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Team Canada claims title at FIBA Women's Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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Summary

The 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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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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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