Canada’s women’s basketball team beats Latvia at U19 World Cup

UDINE, Italy — Aislinn Konig erupted for 10 three-pointers and 32 points to lift Canada to a 74-70 victory over Latvia at the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup.

The Canadians (3-0) clinched their group with the win, and will face Mexico in the round of 16 on Wednesday. Shaina Pellington of Pickering, Ont., added 15 points and five rebounds, while Laeticia Amihere of Mississauga, Ont., had 14 points and five boards, and Hailey Brown of Hamilton grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds. Konig, a 5-9 guard from Langley, B.C., shot 10-for15 from three-point range. Canada also defeated South Korea and France in the group stage. Mexico went 0-3 in the preliminary round to finish last in Group D.