Canada’s U17 national team has advanced to the FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup semifinals with an 82-44 win over Finland on Friday at Domo De La Feria in Leon, Mexico.
Canada will play Spain in Saturday’s semifinals after that country bounced Australia 71-58 in quarterfinal action on Friday.
The United States beat Japan 95-59, while France rolled over Italy 83-51, setting up a France-U. S. semifinal on Saturday.
Agot Akol Makeer led Canada with 15 points. She shot 6-for-8 from the field and 3-for-5 from the foul line. Jahda Denis and Deniya Prawl each chipped in for 14 points for Canada, which held quarter leads of 24-15, 37-24 and 55-33.
Yohana Fami scored 11 points and Savannah Swords added eight for the winners.
Ada Luukkanen and Tiia Talonen each scored 11 points for Finland.
Canada led in most key areas: 62-48 in rebounds, 25-14 offensive rebounds, 37-34 defensive rebounds, 20-9 steals and 3-2 in blocks.