By Canadian Press

Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team drops 75-74 decision to Iran

Apr 14, 2024 | 1:21 PM

ANTIBES, France — The Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team dropped a 75-74 decision to Iran on Sunday on the final day of group play at the IWBF Repechage tournament. 

Nik Goncin scored with three seconds remaining to give Canada a one-point lead but Sayari Mohamadhassan won it for Iran with a buzzer beater. 

Colin Higgins had a team-high 25 points for Canada with 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

Despite its 0-3 record, Canada can still qualify for the Paris Paralympics with a victory over Italy (3-0) in the crossover game on Monday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 14, 2024. 

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

The Canadian Press

<!– Photo: 2024041415044-661c28da3921877c1bfd4347jpeg.jpg, Caption:

Canada’s Colin Higgins, Vincent Dallaire and Robert Hedges, left to right, wait for their silver medals in 3 x 3 men’s wheelchair basketball  at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.  The Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team dropped a 75-74 decision to Iran on Sunday on the final day of group play at the IWBF Repechage tournament. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

–>