The Canadian senior women’s basketball team dominated the Philippines with a decisive 85-38 victory in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Leading the charge for Canada, Yvonne Ejim contributed 19 points, while Syla Swords added 15 points to the scoreboard.
Canada swiftly built a commanding 23-4 lead in the game at Arena Astros and extended their advantage to 46-11 by halftime. The tournament, featuring eight teams, is scheduled to run until Sunday.
Having previously secured a 72-57 win against Senegal in the tournament opener on Monday, the Canadian team is set to face host Mexico in their upcoming match on Thursday. The ultimate victor of the tournament will secure a spot in one of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments slated for February 2028.