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Canada dominates Brazil to advance to FIBA U19 women's World Cup quarterfinals

ALCALÁ DE HENARES, Spain — Toby Fournier had game highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds as Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup with an 89-45 win over Brazil on Wednesday.

Montreal's Cassandre Prosper added 20 points with four steals and a block in the victory.

Manuella Alves led Brazil with eight points and 11 rebounds off the bench.

The undefeated Canadians will face Mali in Friday's quarterfinals. Mali defeated Australia 74-67 in their Round of 16 matchup to advance.

The semifinals take place Saturday, with the final and third-place game going Sunday.

Canada entered Wednesday's matchup having finished atop Group D with a 3-0 record.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2023.

The Canadian Press

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