U.S. women win AmeriCup gold, Canada claims bronze on last-second layup

Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points and the United States beat Brazil 92-84 to secure a berth in next year's World Cup in Germany.

The U.S. team, made up of college players, trailed 66-65 heading into the fourth quarter. Blakes, who finished a stellar freshman season at Vanderbilt, hit a 3-pointer early in the period to give the Americans a 70-69 advantage and sparked a 9-0 run.

South Carolina's Joyce Edwards capped the spurt with a layup that made it 76-69 with 6:37 left. Bella Nascimento hit two free throws to snap the drought and get the South American country within five.

The start of the game was delayed as the bronze medal game between Canada and Argentina went to double overtime.

The Canadians won 76-75 on a layup by Michigan star Syla Swords with 1.4 seconds left.

Along with her game-winning shot, Swords led Canada with 23 points, six rebounds and three assists.

The Sudbury, Ont., native equalled a game-high five three-pointers.

Canada wins bronze at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup after defeating Argentina in double OT. Syla Swords scored the game-winning field goal on an inbound pass from Delaney Gibb.<br><br>