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Bennedict Mathurin shines in semifinals loss to USA; Azuolas Tubelis and Oumar Ballo continue strong play in FIBA U19 World Cup

Bennedict Mathurin and Canada came up short in the FIBA U19 World Cup semifinals, falling to Team USA 92-86.

Mathurin had one of his better games of the tournament, scoring 19 points along with five rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes. He shot 7-17 from the field including 3-5 from 3-point range but was hindered by foul trouble down the stretch. He posted a team-low -12.

#USA 71 - #Canada 68 | 7:40, 4Q

Big offensive rebound by Zach Edey + tough Bennedict Mathurin (16p/5r/2a, 2/4 3PT) triple.