Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team went undefeated through five games to claim the FIBA Women's Series Bucharest event on Friday.

The Canadians defeated Italy 21-10 in the final, on the heels of wins against Duesseldorf and France on Day 2. They'd beaten Italy and Israel on Day 1.

Edmonton's Michelle Plouffe led the way with 44 points and 27 rebounds over five games in the Romanian capital, while her twin sister Katherine finished with 33 points and a tournament-high 37 rebounds.

On heels of world silver, Canada's 3x3 basketball women want increased support from federation

The draw of 3x3 basketball is right there in the name — three players on the court per side, a departure from the sport’s typical five-on-five format. But when Canada’s women won silver at the World Cup last month, they did so with a much smaller team than their opponent.

From left to right, Canada's Kacie Bosch, Katherine Plouffe, Michelle Plouffe and Paige Crozon pose with their silver medals after the women's 3x3 basketball final at the World Cup in June.

women-3x3-silver-072522

Paige Crozon of Humboldt, Sask., and Kacie Bosch of Lethbridge, Alta., rounded out the Canadian team, which was victorious for the second straight tournament. The Canadians won the series stop in Edmonton just over a week ago.

Katherine Plouffe had 10 points and 14 rebounds in Canada's final victory over Italy.

Canada's women's 3x3 basketball team won the FIBA Women's Series Bucharest event with a 21-10 win over Italy in the final on Friday in the Romanian capital. 

Canadian women's 3x3 basketball team wins series stop in Bucharest

More Stories Like This