Canada falls to 0-2 in Olympic women’s basketball with loss to Australia

Australia's Jade Melbourne, left, shoots as Canada's Natalie Achonwa defends during a women's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy).

By Sportsnet Staff

Posted August 1, 2024 6:28 am.

Last Updated August 1, 2024 6:37 am.

The Canadian women’s basketball team is in danger of an early exit at the Olympics.

Canada fell to 0-2 with a 70-65 loss against Australia on Thursday.

If Nigeria beats France later on Thursday, Canada will be eliminated.

If France wins, the Canadians have to beat Nigeria on Sunday to have any hope of earning a quarterfinal berth. The top two third-place finishers (a team’s record is the first tiebreaker, followed by point differential) join the top two teams in the three groups in advancing to the quarterfinals.

Bridget Carleton led Canada with 19 points.

More to come

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

High streamflow advisory issued for Metro Vancouver this weekend
High streamflow advisory issued for Metro Vancouver this weekend

Metro Vancouver and parts of Vancouver Island are once again under a high streamflow advisory as more rain is set to hit the coast. The BC River Forecast Centre says, starting Friday, the South Coast...

2h ago

No winner in the 1130 NewsRadio Weather Guarantee jackpot giveaway
No winner in the 1130 NewsRadio Weather Guarantee jackpot giveaway

The jackpot will continue to grow!

5h ago

BC NDP majority confirmed after judicial recounts wrap
BC NDP majority confirmed after judicial recounts wrap

The BC NDP’s slim majority is confirmed Friday, as judicial recounts for two ridings have concluded, nearly 3 weeks after the election.

5h ago

Surrey RCMP officer stabbed during arrest
Surrey RCMP officer stabbed during arrest

The Surrey RCMP says an officer is recovering after being stabbed during the arrest of a suspect in connection with an alleged vehicle theft.

7h ago

Top Stories

High streamflow advisory issued for Metro Vancouver this weekend
High streamflow advisory issued for Metro Vancouver this weekend

Metro Vancouver and parts of Vancouver Island are once again under a high streamflow advisory as more rain is set to hit the coast. The BC River Forecast Centre says, starting Friday, the South Coast...

2h ago

No winner in the 1130 NewsRadio Weather Guarantee jackpot giveaway
No winner in the 1130 NewsRadio Weather Guarantee jackpot giveaway

The jackpot will continue to grow!

5h ago

BC NDP majority confirmed after judicial recounts wrap
BC NDP majority confirmed after judicial recounts wrap

The BC NDP’s slim majority is confirmed Friday, as judicial recounts for two ridings have concluded, nearly 3 weeks after the election.

5h ago

Surrey RCMP officer stabbed during arrest
Surrey RCMP officer stabbed during arrest

The Surrey RCMP says an officer is recovering after being stabbed during the arrest of a suspect in connection with an alleged vehicle theft.

7h ago

Most Watched Today

1:57
Class-action lawsuit certified over deadly Winters Hotel fire
Class-action lawsuit certified over deadly Winters Hotel fire

A court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Atira, BC Housing, and the City of Vancouver over the deadly Winters Hotel fire in 2022. Kier Junos hears from the lead plaintiff in the case, who is a former resident.

2h ago

2:03
Trudeau talks port labour dispute, housing, and U.S. partnership during Vancouver visit
Trudeau talks port labour dispute, housing, and U.S. partnership during Vancouver visit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau weighs in on the current labour dispute at B.C. ports, the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, and future partnerships with the new American administration in his visit to Vancouver. Joe Sadowski (@SadowskiSays) reports.

2h ago

1:31
Wildfires creating danger in California and U.S. east coast
Wildfires creating danger in California and U.S. east coast

Wildfires are creating dangerous conditions on both the U.S. west and east coasts. Leigh Waldman with how fire fighters are struggling to gain control of the blazes.

22m ago

5:23
NHL Highlights: Canucks 4, Kings 2
NHL Highlights: Canucks 4, Kings 2

Kevin Lankinen made 25 stops and Quinn Hughes scored the game-winning goal as part of his two-point night as the Vancouver Canucks won their sixth straight on the road, beating the Los Angeles Kings 4-2.

22h ago

1:55
Burnaby girl with chromosomal disorder gifted Taylor Swift tickets
Burnaby girl with chromosomal disorder gifted Taylor Swift tickets

Dec. 8 is going to be an Enchanted night for one girl from Burnaby as Rogers has gifted her tickets to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour.

22h ago

More Videos