| FINAL STANDINGS 1. United States 2. CANADA 3. Brazil 4. Mexico 5. Puerto Rico 6. Venezuela 7. Argentina 8. Costa Rica | CANADIANS Jaelyne Kirkpatrick (Oakville, Ont.) Chelayne Bailey (Pickering, Ont.) Aislinn Konig (Vancouver, Wash.) Danielle Garven (Scarborough, Ont.) Hailey Brown (Hamilton, Ont.) Bridget Carleton (Chatham, Ont.) Mael Gilles (Montreal, Que.) Tamara Farquhar (Cote St-Luc, Que.) Eternati Willock (Scarborough, Ont.) Lauren Yearwood (Victoria, B.C.) Michaela Nieuwenhuizen (Strathroy, Ont.) Julia Chandler (Toronto, Ont.) Carly Clarke – coach Andre Desjardins – assistant Taffe Charles – assistant Jodi Gram – assistant Michelle Bell – therapist Elaine Sun – manager Danielle Braidwood – doctor Mireille Beland – head of delegation |
| POOL A | USA | BRZ | ARG | COS | Record | ||
| United States | —– | 76-20 | 98-28 | 106-19 | (3-0) | ||
| Brazil | 20-76 | —– | 57-42 | 96-42 | (2-1) | ||
| Argentina | 28-98 | 42-57 | —– | 61-41 | (1-2) | ||
| Costa Rica | 19-106 | 42-96 | 41-61 | —– | (0-3) | ||
| POOL B | CAN | MEX | PUR | VEN | Record | ||
| Canada | —– | 89-40 | 66-61 | 94-23 | (3-0) | ||
| Mexico | 40-89 | —– | 67-59 | 60-56 | (2-1) | ||
| Puerto Rico | 61-66 | 59-67 | —– | 83-41 | (1-2) | ||
| Venezuela | 23-94 | 56-60 | 41-83 | —– | (0-3) | ||
| 5-8th | Venezuela 53 Argentina 46 | |
| 5-8th | Puerto Rico 76 Costa Rica 30 | |
| Semi | Canada 64 Brazil 36 | |
| Semi | United States 101 Mexico 29 | |
| 7th | Argentina 58 Costa Rica 29 | |
| 5th | Puerto Rico 84 Venezuela 60 | |
| Bronze | Brazil 70 Mexico 56 | |
| Final | United States 82 Canada 48 | |
Canada opened with a 94-23 spanking of Venezuela. Eternati Willock opened the game’s scoring, but Venezuela quickly knotted the game at two. Canada then used a 14-0 run to blow the game wide open. Canada led 23-5, 47-5 and 78-16 at the quarters. Canadian coach Carly Clarke said “overall, it was a great opening game for us. We came out with a little bit of nervousness, but we brought a ton of effort and hard work. They played together and executed fairly well as a team. We got contributions from all 12 players and we saw some great things that will carry us forward throughout the tournament.” Danielle Garven said “I thought I started off playing nervous, but as the night went on, I became more comfortable and started to play my game thanks to the support of my teammates.” Danielle Garven paced Canada with 16 on 5-8 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc, 0-1 from the line, 4 boards and 3 assists. Hailey Brown added 11 on 4-6 from the floor, 3-4 from the line and 11 boards. Lauren Yearwood notched 11 on 5-7 from the floor, 1-1 from the line, 5 boards, 2 assists and 4 steals. Bridget Carleton scored 10 on 2-2 from the floor, 2-4 from the arc, 2 boards and 4 assists. Eternati Willock added 10 on 5-10 from the floor and 7 boards. Julia Chandler scored 10 on 2-5 from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 5 boards. Aislinn Konig added 8 on 2-4 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 3 boards. Mael Gilles added 5, along with 5 boards and 2 assists, Tamara Farquhar 5, along with 8 boards and 2 assists, Jaelyne Kirkpatrick 4, along with 4 assists and 2 steals, Chelayne Bailey 2, along with 3 boards, 3 assists and 3 steals, and Michael Nieuwenhuizen 2, along with 6 boards. Canada hit 32-59 (.540) from the floor, 8-22 (.360) from the arc and 6-10 from the line, while garnering 66 boards, including 25 on the offensive glass, 22 assists, 13 fouls, 16 turnovers, 14 steals and 5 blocks. Edmari Gil Rodriguez paced Venezuela with 5 on 1-6 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc and 4 boards. Annely Espinoza added 5 on 1-3 from the floor, 3-6 from the line and 3 boards. Laury Garcia Landaeta added 5 on 0-4 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 2-6 from the line and 2 boards. Jennifer Morin Sucre added 4, along with 2 boards, Sofia Brandelik Leiva 2 and Mirelis Jimenez Moreno 2, while Anyibeth Barrios Nava, Mariana Figueiras Rincon, Diadenis Vitrago Amaya, Victoria Rojas Diaz and Maria Montilla Becerra were scoreless. Barrios Nava nabbed 5 boards and Rojas Diaz 3. Venezuela hit 3-37 (.080) from the floor, 2-7 (.290) from the arc and 11-18 (.610) from the line, while garnering 22 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass, 2 assists, 14 fouls, 30 turnovers and 6 steals.
Canada improved to (2-0) by edging Puerto Rico 66-61. Puerto Rico led 15-10 after one quarter but Julia Chandler hit a trio from beyond the arc and three other buckets in the second frame as Canada took a 37-33 lead at the half. Puerto Rico against started strong in the second half and built a 45-40 lead after three quarters. But Danielle Garven and Bridget Carleton each scored 8 in the final frame as Canada pulled out the win. Canadian coach Carly Clarke said “today was a challenging game. Puerto Rico came out in a must-win scenario and they outworked us for much of the match. We had some players step up and make plays at key times. We kept our composure down the stretch and we were able to pull out the win.” Carleton said “it was a rough game at first, but we came out with the win. There was a lot to learn from and hopefully we’ll come out better tomorrow.” Julia Chandler paced Canada with 19 on 5-11 from the floor, 3-6 from the arc and 5 boards. Danielle Garven added 13 on 3-7 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 4-6 from the line and 3 boards. Bridget Carleton notched 13 on 2-4 from the floor, 3-5 from the arc and 5 boards. Lauren Yearwood scored 8 on 3-6 from the floor, 2-2 from the line and 12 boards. Eternati Willock added 6 on 2-3 from the floor, 2-3 from the line, 7 boards and 2 assists. Mael Gilles added 3, Hailey Brown 2, along with 3 boards, and Jaelyne Kirkpatrick 2, along with 5 assists, while Chelayne Bailey, Aislin Kongi, Tamara Farquhar and Michaela Nieuwenhuizen were scoreless. Bailey dished 2 assists, while Nieuwenhuizen nabbed 2 boards. Canada hit 16-36 (.440) from the floor, 8-23 (.350) from the arc and 10-13 (.770) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 12 assists, 21 fouls, 28 turnovers, 6 steals and 2 blocks. Patricia Nieves Rosich paced Puerto Rico with 18 on 5-10 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc, 5-7 from the line, 2 boards and 2 steals. Gileysa Penzo Quinones added 13 on 6-12 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 0-1 from the line, 6 boards, 2 assists and 6 steals. Giolibeth Perez Bonilla added 11 on 2-7 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc, 4-8 from the line, 2 boards and 2 steals. Lyanne Liciaga Valle notched 10 on 2-9 from the floor, 1-6 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 3 boards and 3 steals. Alondra Cintron Gonzalez added 9 on 4-4 from the floor, 1-2 from the line and 3 boards, while Nicole Diaz Padin, Gladyshka Gernea Arocho, Annelisse Vargas Ginel, Ashley Lopez Valle, Lizdania Marrero Otero, Genesis Cintron Flores and Gianna Rodriguez Cantos were scoreless. Gerena Arocho nabbed 4 boards and Cintron Flores 2. Puerto Rico hit 19-46 (.410) from the floor, 3-15 (.200) from the arc and 14-24 (.580) from the line, while garnering 29 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 6 assists, 13 fouls, 14 turnovers and 16 steals.
Canada closed out round robin play by smacking Mexico 89-40. Canada set the tone early with back-to-back treys by Bridget Carleton and Jaelyne Kirkpatrick. Canada led 18-10, 42-17 and 74-29 at the quarters. Carleton said “we came out strong from the beginning of the game. Everyone contributed to the win and it was a good victory going into the playoffs.” Canadian coach Carly Clarke said “we came out focused and ready to play. We had great energy playing against the home country in front of a great crowd. I’m really pleased with our effort and our execution.” Bridget Carleton paced Canada with 16 on 2-6 from the floor, 4-5 from the arc, 4 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals. Tamara Farquhar added 14 on 4-6 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 3 boards and 2 steals. Eternati Willock added 14 on 2-3 from the floor, 10-12 from the line, 7 boards, 2 assists and 2 blocks. Lauren Yearwood notched 12 on 5-6 from the floor, 2-2 from the line and 4 boards. Julia Chandler added 12 on 3-5 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc, 3-3 from the line and 4 boards. Jaelyne Kirkpatrick notched 6 on 0-2 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc, 4 boards and 2 assists. Mael Gilles added 6 on 0-1 from the floor, 2-5 from the arc, 6 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals. Danielle Garven added 5 on 2-4 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 5 boards. Chelayne Bailey scored 4, along with 4 boards and 2 steals, while Aislinn Konig, Hailey Brown and Michaela Nieuwenhuizen were scoreless. Canada hit 20-39 (.510) from the floor, 10-24 (.420) from the arc and 19-23 (.830) from the line, while garnering 41 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass, 15 assists, 14 turnovers, 9 steals, 5 blocks and 19 fouls. Nayeli Ortiz Suarez paced Mexico with 8 on 1-3 from the floor, 2-4 from the arc, 5 boards and 2 blocks. Rosemy Martinez Barcelata added 7, along with 2 boards, Celilly Telles Jayme 6, Cinthya Rivas Partida 6, along with 6 boards, Carlota Martin Del Campo Blanco 3, along with 3 boards, 2 assists and 2 steals, Paulina Rodriguez Meza 3, Dennis Castillo Delgadillo 3, Jusseth Huidobro Medel 2, Ornella Rivera Mazatini 1, along with 2 boards, and Viridiana Mazzocco Flores 2, along with 4 boards, while Diana Villalobos Cruz and Carmelina Mazzocco Flores wee scoreless. Mexico hit 6-39 (.150) from the floor, 5-11 (.450) from the arc and 13-25 (.520) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass, 4 assists, 20 turnovers, 6 steals, 2 blocks and 22 fouls.
In the semis, Canada clocked Brazil 64-36. Canada held Brazil scoreless for seven straight minutes to take a 15-6 lead after a quarter. They extended the margin to 33-11 at the half and 48-22 after three quarters on good ball distribution and shot selection. Eternati Willock said “we came out hard and we competed well. Even though we had some rough spots, we responded with energy and intensity. Personally, I think I could have done better on the defensive end with my rebounding. On offence, I was just trying to help create for my teammates.” Canadian coach Carly Clarke said “we’re excited to get the win and move on to the championship game. Brazil played very hard and challenged us for 40 minutes. We did a good job of moving the ball tonight and we stuck to our game plan defensively for the majority of the match.” Mael Gilles led Canada with 15 on 1-1 from the floor, 3-3 from the arc, 4-8 from the line, 4 boards and 2 steals. Eternati Willock added 12 on 5-10 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 2-4 from the line, 6 boards and 2 steals. Bridget Carleton notched 9 on 1-2 from the floor, 2-7 from the arc, 1-3 from the line, 3 boards and 2 blocks. Julia Chandler added 8 on 1-4 from the floor, 2-4 from the arc, 5 boards and 2 steals. Lauren Yearwood added 5 on 2-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 3 blocks. Jaelyne Kirkpatrick added 5 on 1-1 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc, 4 boards and 3 assists. Chelayne Bailey added 4, along with 2 boards and 2 assists, Tamara Farquhar 3, along with 9 boards and 2 steals, Aislinn Konig 2 and Michaela Nieuwenhuizen 1, while Danielle Garven and Hailey Brown were scoreless. Canada hit 15-33 (.450) from the floor, 8-19 (.420) from the arc and 10-23 (.430) from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass, 9 assists, 20 turnovers, 9 steals, 8 blocks and 21 fouls. Izabela Nicoletti Leite paced Brazil with 11 on 3-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 5-8 from the line. Mariane De Carvalho added 7 on 2-6 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 4 boards and 5 steals. Wytalla Eugenio Motta added 6 on 1-8 from the floor, 4-8 from the line and 3 boards. Aline Cezairo De Moura added 5 on 1-5 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 3-6 from the line, 5 boards and 4 steals. Fabiola Conceicao Alexandrino added 3, Mariana Hofmann Fuckner 3 and Mayara Leoncio Marins 1, while Larissa Carneiro, Caroline Boz Eckert, Jennifer Nonato Calixto, Marcella Lamark Dos Santos and Leiticia Soares Josefino were scoreless. Soares Josefino nabbed 8 boards and Carneiro 6. Brazil hit 8-41 (.200) from the floor, 1-9 (.110) from the arc and 17-26 (.470) from the line, while garnering 31 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass, 3 assists, 18 turnovers, 12 steals, 4 blocks and 20 fouls.
In the final, the United States pounded Canada 82-48. Both teams opened the game with strong defensive efforts. Canada was led by the shooting of Bridget Carleton and the inside presence of Lauren Yearwood who combined for Canada’s nine points in the frame to equal Team USA’s point total. Little distinguished the teams in the second quarter and the score as knotted at 27 at the half. The US took command in the second half, combining suffocating defensive pressure and strong shooting into a 31-7 edge in the third quarter. The rout was one. Yearwood said “we came out really strong in the first half and we battled really hard. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out in our favour, but we gave them a tough fight and we’re keeping our heads held high.” Canadian coach Carly Clarke said “we’re disappointed we didn’t take home the gold medal, but our girls should be very proud of their effort. It was tied at halftime and we battled incredibly hard. The USA went on a run early in the second half and we couldn’t recover from it. All in all, it was a successful tournament. We’re looking forward to carrying this effort through to the world championship next summer.” Asia Durr paced the United States with 26 on 7-14 from the floor, 2-8 from the arc, 6-9 from the line, 6 boards, 4 assists and 8 steals. Katie Samuelson added 24 on 0-6 from the floor, 8-8 from the arc, 5 boards and 2 steals. Lauren Cox notched 10 on 5-9 from the floor, 12 boards and 2 steals. Crystal Dangerfield added 8 on 1-3 from the floor, 2-4 from the arc and 4 boards. Sabrina Ionescu added 6 on 3-5 from the floor and 2 boards. Kalani Brown added 4, along with 5 boards, DeJanae Boykin 3, along with 8 boards and 2 assists, and Arike Ogunbowale 1, while Taylor Murray, Chassity Carter, Chelsea Dungee and Nancy Mulkey were scoreless. The US hit 19-48 (.400) from the floor, 12-25 (.480) from the arc and 8-13 (.620) from the line, while garnering 44 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 9 assists, 10 turnovers, 17 steals, 11 blocks and 16 fouls. Lauren Yearwood paced Canada with 15 on 7-13 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-1 from the line, 8 boards and 2 blocks. Hailey Brown added 12 on 4-7 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 4-6 from the line and 3 boards. Bridget Carleton notched 9 on 3-9 from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 2 assists. Ainslinn Konig added 3, along with 2 boards, Tamara Farquhar 3, along with 2 boards, Eternati Willock 3, along with 3 boards, Mael Gilles 2, along with 3 boards and 2 steals, and Jaelyne Kirkpatrick 1, along with 3 boards and 3 assists, while Chelayne Bailey, Danielle Garven, Michaela Nieuwenhuizen and Julia Chandler were scoreless. Chandler nabbed 3 boards and Bailey 2. Canada hit 15-51 (.290) from the floor, 3-9 from the arc and 9-13 (.690) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass, 6 assists, 24 turnovers, 2 steals, 5 blocks and 15 fouls.