Canada made a historic basketball display at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women’s World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic, defeating Nigeria 113–42 and setting a new record for the most three-pointers made in a single game at 20 in total.
This achievement surpassed the previous record of 19 and marked the first time in FIBA U-19 history that a team hit 20 threes, with eight Canadian players contributing beyond the arc.
Led by Agot Makeer’s five three-pointers and 18 points, Canada’s precise perimeter shooting overwhelmed Nigeria, who struggled to recover from an early double-digit deficit. I’m the other hand Mila Holloway’s nine assists further showcased Canada’s offensive dominance.
Nigeria, however after an inspiring win over China earlier, was unable to match Canada’s sharp shooting and fell behind quickly. Meanwhile, Despite the loss, Nigeria’s Nora Ezike continued to shine, averaging 13 points and 7.5 rebounds, maintaining her leadership on the global stage.
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