EDMONTON (2015 FIBA Americas Women’s Championship) – The host of the 2015 FIBA Americas Women’s Championship, Canada, defeated comfortably the Defending Champs, Cuba, by 92 – 43.
• Turning Point: The suffocating defense from the Canadians, held Alberto Zabala’s team to six points during the second quarter, creating their route to the win. Canada won the first half, 42 – 19. .
• Stats don’t lie: Lisa Thomaidis team dominated every stat, marking clear dominance on the rebounds, 45 – 28, points in the paint, 58 – 22 and shooting from the field, 55 – 26.
• Game Hero: Kia Nurse was the standout for the Canadian team, with 14 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
• The Bottom Line: Canada ends the group phase on top of Group A and will face the looser of the game between Argentina and Brazil, on the Semi-Finals. Meanwhile, Cuba will face the winner of the match-up between the Argentinians and the Brazilians.
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