Canada’s women cruises past Brazil 80-37 at wheelchair basketball worlds
OTTAWA - Arinn Young was instrumental in Canada's dominant 80-37 victory over Brazil at the wheelchair basketball world championships on Sunday, scoring 23 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out nine assists.
Young led the way with 23 points, six rebounds, and nine assists as Canada secured an undefeated record with the impressive win. Cindy Ouellet and Elise Froese each contributed 15 points from the bench, helping Canada improve to a perfect 4-0 record in the tournament.
Canada started strongly, taking a 19-4 lead into the half and never looked back, outrebounding their opponents 33-31. The Canadians dominated from the field, shooting 56% and held a 26-14 edge in assists. Canada forced Brazil into 28 turnovers while committing just nine turnovers of their own.
Canada will continue their winning streak with a game against Great Britain on Tuesday at Carleton University.
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