Illini players compete for Brazil and Canada in Olympic qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Aaliyah Guyton and Lety Vasconcelos represent Brazil, while Cearah Parchment plays for Canada in the FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. Brazil is looking to recover after an overtime loss to South Sudan, with Guyton scoring 20 points. Canada, on the other hand, secured a convincing 72-57 victory over Senegal, led by Kayla Alexander's 16 points. Brazil and Canada are in different groups and could potentially meet in the later stages of the tournament.
- •Guyton scores 20 points, helping Brazil force overtime against South Sudan.
- •Parchment makes her debut for Canada in their win over Senegal.
- •Brazil and Canada aim to advance in their respective groups.
- •Brazil recovers from a first-quarter deficit but ultimately loses.
- •Canada takes control early, winning by a substantial margin.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Illini trio represents Brazil, Canada on international stage
"Guyton, Vasconcelos, and Parchment represent their countries in Mexico.
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