After the explosive first half, Canada defeated the United States in GLOBL JAM women’s play

Canada’s U23 Women’s National Team defeated US78-69 on Wednesday to remain undefeated, scoring 2-0 at the GLOBLJam International Basketball Showcase.

Canada was led by Ariya Edwards’ 12-point 12-rebound game, with five players finishing in double-figure, Melissa Russell’s 14-point effort and two double-doubles in two GLOBL jam appearances. ..

The victory is also for Team Canada head coach Carly Clark, who coaches at the home gym of the Matami Athletic Center after leading the University of Toronto Metropolitan University to an undefeated record for this season’s U-Sports Championship. It was a winning streak.

Clark has been involved in programs for different age groups in Canadian basketball before joining the senior women’s national team as an assistant coach. She, like the player, has absorbed her first experience with GLOBL Jam.

“I enjoy that age group,” she said. “I’m definitely enjoying U16, U17, U18. That’s a few [the player’s] The first point of contact with the national team.So with the opportunity to be influential [help them have] Hopefully a good, positive experience for a long national team career, that means a lot. “

The opportunity to gather Canada’s greatest talent for training camps and gaming experiences is also an opportunity to strengthen the bond between chemistry and the team.

“You are a high-performance athlete and you are trying to build the culture and understanding you need to have a long career,” Clark said.

Shina Perrington scored 13 points in the game, and Sarah Tebias and Latasha Latimore each scored 10 points for the Canadian team, who shot 34 percent off the floor and 33 percent across the arc (27-9). Added.

Team USA was defeated by Taya Robinson’s 27-point great effort. Robinson scored 20 out of 27 points in the second half as he did his best to bring the United States back to Canada. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Mary Anna Asare added 18 points to the Virginia Commonwealth University team, which represents the United States in the tournament.

Canada never dragged in the game, using a 15-2 run in the opening quarter to lead 22-11 after the first 10 minutes. Russell had a perfect opening quarter from the floor and continued to score points on the second point, scoring layups and giving Canada a 27-11 lead.

When the United States digged deeper and tried to raise the score, Canada decided not to give an inch, and the second quarter was a battle of will. Both teams stepped up their defensive efforts, which was a very physical second quarter.

After the United States ran 10-2, a three-point from Latimore returned Canada’s lead to double-digit 32-21, halving at 3:34. Asare’s Big Three had an eight-point deficit, but Tebias’ Corner Three-Point led Canada by double digits, following Russell’s block. Canada entered a half-time break with a 43-28 lead after Steele from Tebias led to Perrington’s layup.

Canada shot 33% from half the floor, 37% of which shot from 3 and made 6 out of 16 attempts from long range. The United States shot 26%, 3 to 33%, and made 3 out of 9 attempts from long range. Half of Russell’s 4 to 6 shot, 12 points, led all scorers, and Perrington added 9 points.

Things slowed in the second half of both teams until Perrington and Asare exchanged baskets, after which Ezim scored in a layup, giving Canada a 49-34 lead and remaining 4:49 in the third quarter. was.

A layup from Asare during an 11-4 run in the United States reduced the deficit to just 10 with 3:06 remaining third. Canada led 55-44 three points later, after Shy Day-Wilson and Robinson exchanged three pointers.

Canada started scoring in the fourth quarter with a bucket from Edwards. Edwards followed up with a block, stole the other end, then drove to the rim and won a trip to the other free throw line. After hitting both free throws, Canada led 59-44.

The US continued to push, but failed to get the stop needed to cut into Canada’s lead. Every time the United States threatened to fall within the single digits, Canada had an answer. Both teams stopped pushing until the final buzzer sounded, but Canada refused to see their advantage evaporate and won their second victory in a few days.

The next Canada will be a meeting with France on Thursday, July 7th at 6pm ET. The United States will face Belgium on Thursday, July 7th at 11:00 am ET.