By Canadian Press

Canada tops Dominican Republic 88-71 in FIBA AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers

Nov 21, 2024 | 10:35 PM

SASKATOON, Sask. — Canada opened the second window of the FIBA men’s AmeriCup 2025 qualifiers with an 88-71 win over the Dominican Republic on Thursday at Sasktel Centre.

Mfiondu Kabengele scored a team-high 17 points, along with two blocks. Trae Bell-Haynes added eight points, four rebounds, and a game-high ten assists.

Canada is now 3-0 in the qualifiers.

The Canadians have a chance to remain undefeated in their next matchup against Mexico on Sunday.

LJ Figueroa paced the visiting Dominican Republic with 18 points.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 21, 2024.

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