'We love the love.' It was a golden moment for Canada on home soil in the inaugural women's GLOBL JAM tournament. (stackmack)
Shy Day-Wilson led Canada with 19 points and nine assists, while Aaliyah Edwards added 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block as Canada took care of business to get the gold and finish a perfect 5-0 in the event
“It feels great, it feels great,” Edwards said. “The mind frame was win. That was our goal from the start of the tournament and we came here and finished it.Edwards was named tournament MVP for her stellar play throughout. “The energy,” Edwards said of her favourite part of the event. “Winning at home, the first inaugural tournament of GLOBL Jam, and to actually say that we won it the first time is amazing. All the friends and family that came out to support, and watching online and on TV? Amazing. We love the love.”France was led by 11 points apiece from Marine Fauthoux and Tima Pouye in the loss.
France didn’t score in the second quarter until a three-pointer from De Freitas with 6:10 remaining in the half. Canada shot 47 per cent in the game as well as 47 per cent from deep, making 8-of-17 attempts from long range. In comparison, France shot 33 per cent from the floor and 23 per cent from three, making 4-of-17 attempts.
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