Canadian women edge Spain to reach semifinals at 3×3 basketball World Cup
The Canadian women’s 3×3 basketball team has advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup after a thrilling 11-10 victory over Spain in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Cassandra Brown came up clutch with the game-winning shot, sinking a one-pointer with just five seconds remaining to hand Spain their first loss of the tournament.
Saicha Grant-Allen led the charge for Canada with six points and five rebounds, while Paige Crozon added three points and five rebounds. Brown contributed two points and four rebounds in the hard-fought victory.
Despite trailing for most of the game, Canada managed to tie the score at 9-9 with 1:26 left on the clock thanks to a free throw from Grant-Allen. Brown then gave Canada their first lead before Spain’s Vega Gimeno hit a game-tying shot in the final minute.
In the upcoming semifinal, Canada will face the Netherlands, the second-seeded team in the tournament. The game will be live streamed on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem at 5 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, Mongolia will take on Poland in the other semifinal matchup.
The Canadian women’s team has had to adjust to playing without Katherine and Michelle Plouffe, who are sidelined due to minor injuries and scheduling conflicts. Crozon and Kacie Bosch have welcomed new teammates Brown and Grant-Allen, and the chemistry among the squad seems to be thriving.
On the other hand, the Canadian men’s team failed to advance to the playoffs in Ulaanbaatar after finishing group play with a 1-3 record. Despite the disappointing outcome for the men, the focus remains on the women’s team as they aim to secure a spot in the championship game.
Live coverage of the FIBA World Cup, including the medal games on Sunday, can be streamed on CBC Gem and CBCSports.ca. Fans can tune in to watch the intense 3×3 basketball action unfold as teams battle it out for supremacy on the court.
As the competition heats up in Mongolia, Canada’s women’s 3×3 basketball team is determined to make their mark on the international stage. With a mix of experience and new talent, the team is ready to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level in pursuit of World Cup glory.
