Mathurin has 30 points, Canada beats Japan at FIBA U19 World Cup
Bennedict Mathurin poured in 30 points to lead Canada to a 100-75 victory over Japan at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup on Sunday.
The Canadian Press
Bennedict Mathurin
, FIBA Basketball
Bennedict Mathurin poured in 30 points to lead Canada to a 100-75 victory over Japan at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup on Sunday.
Zach Edey added 14 points, while Ryan Nembhard chipped in with 11 for the Canadians, who improved to 2-0 at the tournament they won in 2017 in Cairo.
"We made a great step today as a team," coach Paul Weir said. "Having a short turnaround and (facing) a team that spreads the floor and shoots from all five spots presented some first-time challenges for us. We defended the three and again played better as the game went on. So I'm excited about this group and how we keep growing every day."