Marieme Badiane scored a game-high 13 points, propelling France to a resounding 75-54 win over Canada in the Paris Olympics women's basketball tournament opener.
Canada struggled with shooting and turnovers, allowing France to dominate, particularly evident in a disastrous second quarter where the French went on a 22-0 run.
Canadian women's team shot 33% from the field and committed 11 turnovers in the first half alone, leading to a substantial advantage for France.
Canada's roster boasts four active WNBA players: Carleton, Nurse, Amihere, and rookie Edwards.
Canada's women's squad will face Australia and Nigeria after the initial defeat by France in the Olympic basketball tournament.
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