Iyana Martin Carrion had 24 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds as host Spain beat Canada 77-70 in the women’s under-19 basketball World Cup semifinal on Saturday in Madrid.
Awa Fam also had 17 points and 8 boards for Spain, which will meet the United States in Sunday’s final.
Toby Fournier led the way for Canada with 20 points and 7 rebounds.
WATCH | Fournier chats with CBC Sports:
Toby Fournier is a 17-year-old basketball player on the Canadian women’s basketball team. She spoke to CBC Sports about showcasing her dunking abilities and representing Canada on the world stage.
The Canadians will play France for bronze, also on Sunday.
The home side ultimately hung on, winning the game at the free-throw line in the late stages.
The defending-champion U.S. beat France 80-57 earlier on Saturday.
Canadian roster
Guards:
- Emma Koabel — Port Colborne, Ont.
- Cassandre Prosper — Montreal
- Syla Swords — Sudbury, Ont.
- Jasmine Bascoe — Milton, Ont.
- Delaney Gibb — Raymond, Alta.
- Mary-Anna Asare — Pickering, Ont.
- T’yana Todd — Toronto
Forwards:
- Marah Dykstra — Vancouver
- Toby Fournier — Toronto
- Achol Akot — Ottawa
- Ajok Deng Obed Madol — Regina
Centres:
- Jada Bediako — Brampton, Ont.
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