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Globe and Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Canada misses out on bronze at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
Somtochukwu-Blessed Okafor hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:17 left as Spain spoiled Canada's effort to repeat as a bronze medallist with a 70-68 win at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup. Canada was down two entering the fourth quarter and was up 67-65 with just over two minutes left. Ada Toribio tied it for Spain with a layup with 2:02 remaining. After a missed floater by Canada's Cearah Parchment with 1:31 left, Okafor hit the dagger to give her a game-high of 23 points. Avery Howell hit one of her two free throws with 1:07 remaining but Canada fell short of inching any closer. Canada fell to Australia 87-75 in the semifinals on Saturday resulting in its appearance in the bronze-medal game. Spain lost to the United States 70-58 in the other semifinal. Syla Swords led Canada, which won bronze in 2023, with 20 points. The University of Michigan star finished as Canada's leading scorer in the tournament with 15.9 points per contest.
CBC
a day ago
- Sport
- CBC
Canada comes up short of bronze against Spain at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
Social Sharing Somtochukwu-Blessed Okafor hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:17 left as Spain spoiled Canada's effort to repeat as a bronze medallist with a 70-68 win at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup. Canada was down two entering the fourth quarter and was up 67-65 with just over two minutes left. Ada Toribio tied it for Spain with a layup with 2:02 remaining. After a missed floater by Canada's Cearah Parchment with 1:31 left, Okafor hit the dagger to give her a game-high of 23 points. Canada fell to Australia 87-75 in the semifinals on Saturday resulting in its appearance in the bronze-medal game. Spain lost to the United States 70-58 in the other semifinal. Syla Swords led Canada, which won bronze in 2023, with 20 points. The University of Michigan star finished as Canada's leading scorer in the tournament with 15.9 per contest.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Canada just falls short of bronze against Spain at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup
BRNO — Somtochukwu-Blessed Okafor hit the go-ahead three-pointer with 1:17 left as Spain spoiled Canada's effort to repeat as a bronze medallist with a 70-68 win at the FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup. Canada was down two entering the fourth quarter and was up 67-65 with just over two minutes left. Ada Toribio tied it for Spain with a layup with 2:02 remaining. After a missed floater by Canada's Cearah Parchment with 1:31 left, Okafor hit the dagger to give her a game-high of 23 points. Avery Howell hit one of her two free throws with 1:07 remaining but Canada fell short of inching any closer. Canada fell to Australia 87-75 in the semifinals on Saturday resulting in its appearance in the bronze-medal game. Spain lost to the United States 70-58 in the other semifinal. Syla Swords led Canada, which won bronze in 2023, with 20 points. The University of Michigan star finished as Canada's leading scorer in the tournament with 15.9 per contest. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025. The Canadian Press
National Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup quarterfinals
BRNO — Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. Article content Swords, who has emerged as one of the stars of the tournament, added six rebounds and a steal. She went 3-of-6 from three-point range. Article content The 19-year-old guard from Sudbury, Ont., is averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game and has just committed two turnovers through five contests. She is shooting 46.7 per cent (14-of-30) from long range. Article content Jasmine Bascoe added 16 points, three rebounds and three assists, Cearah Parchment had a game-high 12 rebounds, and Agot Makeer had 10 points and a game-high five assists. Article content
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Swords scores 17 as Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup quarterfinals
Swords has emerged as one of the stars of the tournament. Published Jul 18, 2025 • 1 minute read Syla Swords of Team Canada looks on during the women's Group Phase — Group B game between Canada and France on Day 3 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on July 29, 2024 in Lille, France. Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images BRNO — Syla Swords had a game-high 17 points and Canada advanced to the semifinals of the FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup with an 85-65 win over Japan on Friday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Swords, who has emerged as one of the stars of the tournament, added six rebounds and a steal. She went 3-of-6 from three-point range. The 19-year-old guard from Sudbury, Ont., is averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game and has just committed two turnovers through five contests. She is shooting 46.7 per cent (14-of-30) from long range. Jasmine Bascoe added 16 points, three rebounds and three assists, Cearah Parchment had a game-high 12 rebounds, and Agot Makeer had 10 points and a game-high five assists. Otoha Goto led Japan with 16 points. Canada will face Australia, which defeated Hungary 82-76 on Friday, in Saturday's semifinals. Celebrity MMA Tennis Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA
