Canada finishes group stage undefeated at FIBA Women's AmeriCup with win over Dominican Republic

Cassandre Prosper had 13 points as Canada downed the Dominican Republic 88-48 on Wednesday at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup basketball tournament in Léon, Mexico.

Prosper shot 75 per cent from the floor and was one of four Canadians to score in double digits, along with Yvonne Ejim (11 points) and Aaliyah Edwards and Aislinn Konig (10 points each).

Canada, ranked No. 4 in the world, finished the preliminary stage of the tournament atop Group B with a 4-0 record.

"I'm very happy with the attitude of my team," head coach Victor Lapena said in a release.

Yenifer Jimenez led the Dominican Republic (0-4) with 13 points.

Canada improved its all-time record against the Dominicans to 7-0.

What was particularly heartening, Lapena said, was the ability of players making their debut with the senior national team to get extended game time.

"I know when it's the first time it's special," he said. "So, they feel nervous, they feel different, but I think it's not just what I try to [convey] to them. It's what they have around and I think they have the best teammates possible."