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Canada eliminated from women’s basketball at Paris Olympics after loss to Nigeria

Aug 4, 2024 | 6:43 AM

LILLE — Canada is out of the women’s basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics after losing 79-70 to Nigeria on Sunday.

The Canadians went winless across their three preliminary round matchups and finished at the bottom of a group that also includes France and Australia.

Shay Colley put up a team-high 17 points for a Canada side that committed 26 turnovers.

Nigeria (2-1) got 21 points from Ezinne Kalu while Elizabeth Balogun poured in another 14.