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Canada’s bid for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series title fell short Saturday, as Neftchi Socar of Azerbaijan claimed a 15-9 final victory in Marseille, France.
The Canadians opened the knockout stage with a 22-11 quarterfinal victory over Team Ottawa. Canada then advanced to the final with an 18-16 win over France U25 in the semifinal.
Team Ottawa finished 8th overall.
The Canada team featured Olympians Katherine Plouffe and Paige Crozon alongside Merissah Russell and Cassandra Brown.
Katherine Plouffe led the series in rebounds with 26, while Paige Crozon was second in scoring with 29 points.
Watch Canada take on Neftchi SOCAR in the final of the FIBA 3×3 Basketball Women’s Series stop in Marseille, France.
Canada enter the tournament following another podium finish at last weekend’s Poitiers stop, losing by a single basket to Australia.
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