Fournier, Prosper lead Canada into quarterfinals of U19 basketball World Cup

Toby Fournier had game highs of 22 points and 12 rebounds as Canada advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup with an 89-45 win over Brazil on Wednesday.

Montreal's Cassandre Prosper added 20 points with four steals and a block in the victory.

Manuella Alves led Brazil with eight points and 11 rebounds off the bench.

The undefeated Canadians will face Mali in Friday's quarterfinals. Mali defeated Australia 74-67 in their Round of 16 matchup to advance.

The semifinals take place Saturday, with the final and third-place game going Sunday.

Canada entered Wednesday's matchup having finished atop Group D with a 3-0 record.

WATCH | Fournier chats with CBC Sports:

'I got a huge reaction from dunking': Canadian women's basketball player Toby Fournier

2 years ago

Duration 1:00

Toby Fournier is a 17-year-old basketball player on the Canadian women's basketball team. She spoke to CBC Sports about showcasing her dunking abilities and representing Canada on the world stage.