Nurse leads Canada over South Korea 82-63 at FIBA Women’s World Cup
TENERIFE, Spain — Kia Nurse poured in 29 points to lift Canada to a 82-63 victory over South Korea on Sunday in group play at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Miranda Ayim added 13 points for the Canadians (2-0), who are ranked a program-high fifth at the tournament.
Miah-Marie Langlois and Nirra Fields chipped in with eight points apiece and Nurse shot 60 per cent (6 of 10) from three-point range.
“We’re really trying to leverage our athleticism and speed and find those open looks because we do have some weapons outside the three-point line,” said head coach Lisa Thomaidis.