Arinn Young showcased an impressive performance, contributing 23 points, six rebounds, and nine assists to guide Canada to an undefeated streak with an 80-37 victory over Brazil in Group A competition at the wheelchair basketball world championships held at TD Place in Ottawa on Sunday.
Cindy Ouellet and Elise Froese both made significant contributions from the bench, each scoring 15 points, as Canada maintained a perfect 4-0 record in the tournament. Geisa Vieira led the scoring for Brazil with eight points.
Reflecting on the game, Canadian veteran Élodie Tessier emphasized the collective effort of the team, stating, “It was really a team win. Coming off such an emotional game against China that can sometimes lower the pressure for the next one.”
Canada started the game strongly, securing a commanding 19-4 lead after the first quarter and maintained their dominance throughout. Despite being outrebounded 33-31, Canada’s efficient shooting at 56% from the field, coupled with a 26-14 advantage in assists, and forcing Brazil into 28 turnovers while only committing nine, secured their victory.
Elise Froese, who also grabbed five rebounds, praised the team’s adaptability and unity, expressing excitement over the desired outcome. She highlighted the emotional intensity of the games, especially following the victory against China, underscoring the team’s determination for a significant win, which they achieved on the court.
Canada’s next challenge in the group stage will be against Great Britain at Carleton University on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
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