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Canada beats France to win gold in 3x3 FIBA Women's Series event in Prague

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Twin Canada forwards Michelle Plouffe, left, and Katherine Plouffe stand during the national anthem before a women's basketball game against Senegal at the Youth Center at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. TTHE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Carlos Osorio

PRAGUE, Czechia — Edmonton's Michelle Plouffe had 15 points and five rebounds as Canada beat France 20-17 to capture gold in a 3x3 FIBA Women's Series event in Prague.

Katherine Plouffe, Michelle's twin sister, added five points and eight rebounds for the Canadians.

Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, Alta., and American-born Jamie Scott round out the four-person team.

It's Canada's second consecutive gold medal in women's 3x3 basketball after winning in Edmonton last weekend, and a third title in six tournaments this season.

The Canadians scored the final six points of the game to secure the comeback win in the Czech Republic, where they went 5-0.

Next up, Canada returns home for a competition in Quebec City on Aug. 18 and 19.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 5, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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