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.
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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