The Canadian national women’s basketball team concluded the preliminary stage of the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament with a 70-64 victory against the Mexican team on Thursday evening in Guadalajara. Yvonne Ejim contributed 19 points to Canada’s 3-0 record, with Syla Swords adding 17 points to the scoreboard. On the Mexican side, Mariana Valenzuela scored 17 points.
Canada is now set to face New Zealand in the semifinals on Saturday, while Mexico will compete against Brazil. The tournament’s ultimate match is scheduled for Sunday, where the victor will secure a spot in one of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in February 2028.