The Canadian women’s basketball team concluded the group stage of the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament with a 70-64 victory against the home team, Mexico, in Guadalajara on Thursday evening. Yvonne Ejim contributed 19 points to Canada’s 3-0 record, while Syla Swords added 17 points to the scoreboard. Mariana Valenzuela scored 17 points for Mexico.
Canada is scheduled to face New Zealand in the semifinals on Saturday, while Mexico will compete against Brazil. The tournament’s final match is slated for Sunday, with the champion earning a spot in one of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in February 2028.