The women’s wheelchair basketball team from Canada achieved its second win at the world championships held in Ottawa, overpowering Australia with a score of 79-30 at Carleton University on Thursday.
Leading the charge was veteran Kady Dandeneau, hailing from Pender Island, B.C., who posted impressive numbers with 33 points, six assists, and 12 rebounds, marking her as the top performer of the game.
Arinn Young, from St. Albert, Alta., contributed significantly with 20 points and 14 rebounds, showcasing the strength of this experienced duo as Canada enjoys a solid 2-0 record in the women’s division featuring 12 countries.
The Canadian team started off strong, ending the first quarter with a 17-10 lead, which turned out to be the closest Australia would come during this one-sided match.
In a show of dominance, Canada finished the fourth quarter with a staggering 25-4 run.
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Canada achieved a shooting percentage of 51% (36/70) from the field and 50% (3/6) from three-point range.
On Wednesday, the women’s squad began their world championship journey with a 76-51 victory against Spain at TD Place.
The next challenge for the Canadian women will be facing China at TD Place at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Canadian men’s team also started strong on Wednesday, winning against Morocco with a score of 74-51. They will next compete against Germany at Carleton University at 12 p.m. ET on Friday.
This year’s championships for both men and women are taking place in Ottawa.
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