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Canada’s U23 Women Triumph Over Texas to Claim GLOBL JAM Gold

Canada rallied late at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre thanks to defensive adjustments coupled with Avery Howell’s perfect three-point shooting.

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Overview

  • Avery Howell was named tournament MVP after pouring in 24 points, grabbing seven rebounds and shooting a flawless 6-for-6 from beyond the arc in the final.
  • Shayeann Day-Wilson scored 11 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter to spark Canada’s comeback from an 11-point deficit.
  • Coach Carly Clarke credited aggressive defensive tweaks for holding Texas to 26 second-half points and forcing key turnovers.
  • Canada finished the week with a 3-1 record to secure its second GLOBL JAM title in the event’s three-year history.
  • The victory avenged a 70-61 pool-play loss to Texas and highlighted the tournament’s role as a development showcase for prospects like Howell and veteran Latisha Lattimore.