Team Canada claims title at FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
College SportsThe Canada senior women's basketball team won the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament on August 20, defeating Mexico 83-53 in the final at Arena Astros. Illinois sophomore forward Parchment contributed with eight points and three rebounds. Canada finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, securing an automatic berth in the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. Other Illinois players participated for Brazil, which lost to Mexico in the semifinals.
- •Canada won the tournament by defeating Mexico 83-53.
- •Parchment played 9 minutes and scored 8 points in the final.
- •Canada went 5-0 during the tournament, securing an Olympic qualifying spot.
- •Illinois players Guyton and Vasconcelos competed for Brazil but lost in the semifinals.
- •Tournament took place at Arena Astros, concluding on August 20.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Green Street Winning a title in Mexico
"Aug. 24—is returning to Champaign after helping Team Canada win a title this past week. The Canada senior women's basketball team won the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament on Sunday night at Arena Astros. Parchment, a 6-foot-3 sophomore forward on the Illinois women's basketball team, played 9 minutes, 26 seconds in Canada's 83-53 victory against host Mexico. Parchment finished ...
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