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UConn's Kia Nurse Helps Canada Qualify For 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

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UConn Huskies women's basketball rising senior Kia Nurse had 16 points to help Team Canada to an 84-45 win over Brazil to advance to the finals of the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2017.

With the win on Saturday, Canada can finish no worse than second. And with three teams qualifying from this region, Canada has clinched a spot in the 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.