Canada's men stay perfect in FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers
The Canadian Press | Posted: November 25, 2024 1:06 PM | Last Updated: November 25
Defeat Mexico 83-73 in Saskatoon, improving record to 4-0
Trae Bell-Haynes led the way as Canada dug deep to beat Mexico 83-73 on Sunday in the FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers in Saskatoon.
Bell-Haynes had 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Canada (4-0). He also had a pair of steals.
Mfiondu Kabengele had a double-double for the hosts with a 15-point, 12-rebound performance. Thomas Kennedy added 17 points and five boards, while Marcus Carr dished out 10 assists.
Karim Rodriguez scored 21 points, 15 on three-pointers, to lead Mexico (2-2), which had four players in double digits.
Gael Bonilla flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 10 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Moises Andriassi added 13 points and Fabian Jaimes had 11.
The North Americans closed the game on a 13-2 run to stay unbeaten in the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers.
WATCH | Highlights of Canada's win over Mexico: