The Canadian senior women's national basketball team has made a strong start at the FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, securing two wins in their opening games. On Monday, Canada faced Senegal, winning 72-57, with Kayla Alexander leading the team with 16 points and seven rebounds. This victory set a positive tone for Canada heading into the next game.
On Wednesday, Canada continued to demonstrate their dominance in the tournament by defeating the Philippines with a significant margin of 85-38. This second win emphasizes the team's strengths as they aim to qualify for the upcoming Olympics. The results from these matches will play a vital role in determining Canada's standing in the tournament and their prospects for Olympic qualification.
The tournament is crucial as it serves as a pathway for national teams to qualify for the Olympics, and Canada's performance thus far suggests they are on track to make a strong push for a spot.
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