| FINAL STANDINGS 1. United States 2. Brazil 3. CANADA 4. Puerto Rico 5. Mexico 6. Bahamas | CANADIANS Krysten Boogaard (Regina, Sask.) Leanne Evans (Port Moody, B.C.) Marie-Michelle Genois (Cape Sante, Que.) Kate Hole (St. Albert, Alta.) Vanessa Kabongo (Toronto, Ont.) Kalisha Keane (Ajax, Ont.) Devan Lisson (Fredericton, N.B.) Megan Pinske (Coquitlam, B.C.) Kendel Ross (Sarnia, Ont.) Alisha Tatham (Brampton, Ont.) Tara Watts (Surrey, B.C.) Laurelle Weight (Stony Plain, Alta.) Linda Marquis – coach Deb Huband – assistant Dave Wilson – assistant David Ross – physiotherapist Sarah Kim – physician |
| ROUND ROBIN | USA | BRZ | CAN | PUR | MEX | BAH | Record | ||
| United States | —– | 96-54 | 90-39 | 97-57 | 124-38 | 114-23 | (5-0) | ||
| Brazil | 54-96 | —– | 72-59 | 99-68 | 112-45 | 111-33 | (4-1) | ||
| Canada | 39-90 | 59-72 | —– | 85-52 | 68-41 | 87-38 | (3-2) | ||
| Puerto Rico | 57-97 | 68-99 | 52-85 | —– | 79-57 | 91-56 | (2-3) | ||
| Mexico | 38-124 | 45-112 | 41-68 | 57-79 | —– | 68-43 | (1-4) | ||
| Bahamas | 23-114 | 33-111 | 38-87 | 56-91 | 43-68 | —– | (0-5) | ||
Shortly before the start of the tournament, Jamaica and Costa Rica withdraw for financial reasons. The two-pool draw is rejigged to hold a round robin.
Canada opened the draw losing 72-59 to Brazil. The first quarter saw the Brazilian team take an early lead over the Canadian nationals, 15-10. However, in the second quarter, Canada battled hard, not letting the Brazilian’s increase their lead. Brazil would end the half still only leading by five points, holding a 30-25 advantage. In the third quarter, Brazil took control of the ball, showing why they are one of the powerhouses of women’s basketball, outscoring the Canadians 23-14 in the quarter and extending their lead to14 points. Canada fought back in the final quarter, narrowly outscoring their South American opponents 20-19. However, the early advantage by Brazilian national squad was too much to overcome as they fell to one of the tournament’s favourites to win. Izabella Morais De Andrade paced Brazil with 18 on 5-5 from the floor, 2-7 from the line and 4 steals. Roberta Fogaca added 11 on 4-6 from the floor. Daiane Daleaste added 9, Joice Souza Rodrigues 8, Jacqueline De Paula Silvestre 7, Juliana De Castro 6, Franciele Nacimiento 5, Juliana Martins Campos 4, Jessica Nascimineto Torres 4, Julia Pereira Santos 0 and Priscilla Borges Dos Santos 0. Brazil shot 25-40 (.630) from the floor, 5-13 (.380) from the arc and 7-11 (.640) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass, 5 assists, 25 fouls, 28 turnovers, 13 steals and 1 block. Alisha Tatham paced Canada with 17 on 2-8 from the floor, 3-5 from the arc and 4-8 from the line. Kendel Ross added 8 on 2-6 from the floor. Tara Watts scored 8 on 2-2 from the arc and 2-2 from the line. Krysten Boogaard notched 7 on 2-7 from the floor and 5 boards. Kathryn Hole scored 6 on 4-4 from the line. Megan Pinske added 5, Kalisha Keane 4, Leanne Evans 2 and Devan Lisson 2, while Vanessa Kabongo, Laurelle Weigl and Marie-Michelle Genois were scoreless. Canada shot 10-38 (.260) from the floor, 7-16 (.440) from the arc and 18-25 (.720) from the line, while garnering 19 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass, 1 assist, 13 fouls, 29 turnovers and 7 steals.
Canada fell to (0-2) after being flattened 90-39 by the United States. The USA took control of the game early, outscoring their Canadian counterparts 17-8 in the opening frame. The USA continued to pressure Canada, adding another 33 points in the second stanza to take a 50-19 first half lead. “We knew coming here that our young junior team would be challenged playing against more experienced players and today this was a case of women competing against girls,” commented coach Linda Marquis. The USA scored 20 points in each of the last two quarters compared to 20 points combined in both quarters for Canada en route to their victory. “This is a terrific learning experience and we look forward to our next game against the Bahamas tomorrow,” added Marquis. Marscilla Packer led the US with 18 on 5-7 from the arc. Courtney Paris notched 11 on 4-7 from the floor and 10 boards. Jolene Anderson scored 10 on 4-7 from the floor. Victoria Lucas-Perry scored 9 on 2-6 from the floor and 7 boards. Essence Carson added 9, Lindsay Wysdom-Hylton 9, Erlana Larkins 8, Kia Vaughn 8, Renee Montgomery 5, Dewanna Bonner 3 and Erica White 0. The United States shot 29-53 (.550) from the floor, 7-15 (.470) from the arc and 11-22 (.500) from the line, while garnering 4 5boards, including 18 on the offensive glass, 6 assists, 11 turnovers, 15 steals and 2 blocks. Alisha Tatham paced Canada with 8 on 2-3 from the floor. Tara Watts added 7 on 2-4 from the floor. Kalisa Keane scored 8 on 1-7 from the floor and 1-1 from the arc. Megan Pinske added 5, Kendel Ross 4, Leanne Evans 3, Krysten Boogaard 3 and Kathryn Hole 2, while Devan Lisson, Vanessa Kabongo, Laurelle Weigl and Marie-Michelle Genois were scoreless. Canada shot 9-47 (.190) from the floor, 5-12 (.420) from the arc and 6-13 (.460) from the line, while garnering 23 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass, 1 assist, 16 fouls, 24 turnovers and 4 steals.
Canada garnered its first win of the tournament by clubbing hapless Bahamas 87-38. Canada opened with a 21-5 run as their superior size proved too much for the Bahamas to handle. Canada extended its lead to 42-14 at the half and were never threatened. “We came together as a team today and improved on our performance,” said forward Krysten Boogaard. “Everyone contributed today.” Coach Linda Marquis noted that “playing a weaker opponent today, we were able to focus on our systems and our execution. Our offensive execution is improving and players are now more comfortable with each other. We were able to gain some confidence in ourselves, which will bode well for our challenge tomorrow against Puerto Rico.” Boogaard led Canada with 16 points on 4-11 from the floor, 8-10 from the line and 6 boards. Kalisha Keane added 16 on 3-3 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 7-8 from the line and 4 boards. Marie-Michelle Genois added 12 on 6-9 from the floor and 3 boards. Kendel Ross notched 10 on 8-8 from the line. Alisha Tatham scored 8, Kathryn Hole 6, Megan Pinske 6, Leanne Evans 6, Devan Lisson 3, Tara Watts 2 and Vanessa Kabongo 2, while Laurelle Weigl was scoreless. Canada hit 26-46 (.570) from the floor, 2-7 (.290) from the arc and 29-36 (.810) from the line, while garnering 22 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass, 11 assists, 19 fouls, 14 turnovers, 7 steals and 3 blocks. Shasa Ferguson led the Bahamas with 11 on 4-14 from the floor. Taronya Wildgoose added 10 on 3-7 from the floor and 4-5 from the line. Philicia Kelly added 6, Vernisha Moos 4, Daria Drosette 2, Alice Dean 2, Delerene Ferguson 2 and Staffice Bain 1, while Brandisha Fraser, Siobhan Williams, Robyn Swaby and Deandra Williams were scoreless. The Bahamas shot 13-43 (.300) from the floor, 0-4 from the ac, and 12-18 from the line, while garnering 14 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass, 7 assists, 24 fouls, 19 turnovers and 3 steals.
Canada evened its record at 2-2 by thrashing Puerto Rico 85-52. Canada took control quickly, leading 25-12 after one quarter by dominating the paint. They extended their lead to 43-22 at the half and coasted to the easy win, leading by as many as 33. “We put together a strong performance today in a key game,” said forward Alisha Tatham. Coach Linda Marquis said “we were challenged by short preparation time and last-minute schedule changes. The level of competition here is providing invaluable learning experiences for our underage players. I am proud of what this team has accomplished today.” Marie-Michelle Genois led Canada with 20 points on 7-10 from the floor, 6-7 from the line and 7 boards. Leanne Evans added 13 on 4-7 from the floor, 5-6 from the line and 3 boards. Kendel Ross added 12 on 3-5 from the floor, 3-3 from the line and 7 boards. Kalisha Keane added 11 on 2-5 from the floor, 4-4 from the line and 5 boards. Krysten Boogaard added 8 on 2-5 from the floor, 4-6 from the line and 3 boards. Alisha Tatham scored 6 on 1-5 from the floor. Devan Lisson notched 5 on 1-3 from the arc. Tara Watts scored 4, Kathryn Hole 4 and Megan Pinske 2, while Vanessa Kabongo and Laurelle Weigl were scoreless. Canada shot 25-44 (.570) from the floor, 4-8 from the arc and 2-328 (.820) from the line, while garnering 40 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass, 11 assists, 18 fouls, 17 turnovers, 3 steals and 1 block. Pamela Zoe Rosado Roman led Puerto Rico with 12 on 5-12 from the floor. Katiria Rodriguez Cruz added 9, Normarie Montavlo Valle 8, Zulmarie Sanchez Del Valle 7, Barbara Concepcion Nevarez 4, Zoennis Pallens Perez 3, Rodsan Rodriguez Santiago 3, Zacha Gonzalez Delgado 2, Nicole Davila 2 and Marie Placido Morales 2, while Angelely Morales Garcia and Angelica Rivera Cotto were scoreless. Puerto Rico hit 10-40 (.250) from the floor, 7-25 (.280) from the arc and 11-15 (.730) from the line, while garnering 22 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass, 2 assists, 20 fouls, 13 turnovers, 4 steals and 1 block.
Canada qualified for the 2007 Worlds with a 68-41 win over Mexico to finish round-robin play with a (3-2) record. Canada took control quickly, opening the game with an 11-2 run and outscoring Mexico 20-6 after one quarter. They extended their lead to 33-15 at the half and romped, despite being outscored 15-11 in the final quarter. “I am proud of our team and what we have accomplished here at the U20 World Championship Qualifying Tournament,” said head coach Linda Marquis. “The team responded well both on-and-off the court despite the short training schedule and their young age compared to the competition. Qualifying for the world championship is a terrific accomplishment for Canada.” Guard Tara Watts said “I feel very proud of our underage team to come together and in such a short time and qualify. The coaching staff did a great job preparing us and handling the glitches when some teams withdrew just before the tournament started.” Krysten Boogaard paced Canada with 13 points on 6-6 from the floor and 3 boards. Kalisha Keane added 10 on 1-6 from the floor, 2-4 from the arc and 8 boards. Alisha Tatham scored 9 on 3-8 from the floor, 1-7 from the arc and 3 boards. Kendel Ross scored 8 on 4-8 from the floor. Marie-Michelle Genois notched 8 on 2-6 from the floor, 4-6 from the line and 10 boards. Leanne Evans notched 7 on 1-9 from the floor, 5-8 from the line and 11 boards. Tara Watts scored 6 on 2-3 from the floor and 4 boards. Kathryn Hole scored 5 on 2-3 from the floor and 5 boards. Megan Pinske notched 2, while Devan Lisson, Vanessa Kabongo and Laurelle Weigl were scoreless. Canada shot 22-52 (.420) from the floor, 3-22 (.140) from the arc and 15-23 (.650) from the line, while garnering 55 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 15 fouls, 19 turnovers, 4 steals and 2 blocks. Patricia Martinez led Mexico with 16 on 5-11 from the arc. Maria Diana Orozco Gollaz added 10 on 3-8 from the floor. Pilar Yvon Vite Galindo added 6, Mara Morales 4, Zazil Salman 2, Azucena De Anda 2 and Elsa Sancedo 1, while Claudia Laura Careaga, Sara Castro, Sofia Moreno, Ardena Castillo and Grecia Santoyo were scoreless. Mexico hit 9-47 (.190) from the floor, 6-25 (.240) from the arc and 5-13 (.380) from the arc, while garnering 29 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass, 15 fouls, 13 turnovers, 3 steals and 1 block.