Canada dumps the Philippines 85-38 at FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament

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GUADALAJARA - The Canadian senior women's basketball team crushed the Philippines 85-38 on Wednesday at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

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GUADALAJARA – The Canadian senior women’s basketball team crushed the Philippines 85-38 on Wednesday at the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

Yvonne Ejim scored 19 points for Canada and Syla Swords added 15.

Canada stormed out to a 23-4 lead at Arena Astros and led 46-11 at halftime.

Gonzaga's Yvonne Ejim speaks with members of the media during the West Coast Conference Women's NCAA college basketball media day on Oct. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Gonzaga's Yvonne Ejim speaks with members of the media during the West Coast Conference Women's NCAA college basketball media day on Oct. 16, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The eight-team qualifier continues through Sunday.

The Canadians, who opened the tournament with a 72-57 victory over Senegal on Monday, will play host Mexico on Thursday.

The tournament champion will earn a berth in one of the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournaments in February 2028. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2026. 

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