Canada downs Argentina, will play for gold at FIBA under-18 Women’s Americas Championship

MEXICO CITY — Canada will play for gold at the FIBA under-18 Women’s Americas Championship.

Christina Morra had 15 points and 14 rebounds as Canada held on to beat Argentina 77-71 on Monday in the tournament semifinals.

The Canadians will face the United States in the championship on Tuesday. Both nations enter the contest undefeated at 5-0.

“Another great team win for us,” said Canadian head coach Claire Meadows. 

“We were able to overcome a lot of different storms in that game and that speaks volume to how our team is connected and has played throughout the tournament.”

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Taya Hanson and Carly Ahlstrom each chipped in 13 points for Canada, which held a 36-31 lead at halftime.

Argentina kept it close in the second half and brought the deficit down to just a single point before the Canadians found another gear to pull away late in the fourth.

Canada’s quarterfinal victory against Chile on Sunday already guarantees the Canadians a berth at the 2019 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.

The U.S. beat Colombia 83-47 for its spot in the final.

The Canadian Press