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).

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.

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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.

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