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FIBA Women's Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament

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The FIBA Women’s Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, featured strong performances from the Canadian national team. Canada opened the tournament with a 72-57 victory over Senegal, led by Kayla Alexander’s 16 points. Coach Nell Fortner highlighted the team’s success in competing against Senegal’s rebounding unit. Canada continued its dominance ~~in the tournament~~ with ~~a significant~~ an 85-38 win against the Philippines. The Canadian roster, featuring WNBA and NCAA Division I talent, controlled the game through athleticism and rebounding, outperforming the Philippines 63-22 on the boards. The loss left the Philippines with a 0-2 record in Group B. In their final tournament match, the Philippines secured a 79-75 victory over Senegal. Key contributors for the Philippines included Kacey dela Rosa, Vanessa De Jesus, and Sophia Dignadice, who each scored 16 points, while Jack Animam added 14 points. Despite the win, the Philippines failed to secure an Olympic qualifying ticket. Following the tournament, Philippines head coach BT Toews emphasized the need for improved execution and mental discipline, stating the program is moving in the right direction as it shifts focus toward the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.

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