Canada beats Senegal to reach quarters at FIBA U19 World Cup

Calgary Dinos head coach Dan Vanhooren, now also the coach of Canada's U19 men's team. (Darren Calabrese/CP)

HERAKLION, Greece – Canada has clinched its spot in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

AJ Lawson had 31 points, seven rebounds and four assists to lead the defending champions to a 90-79 victory over Senegal in the round of 16 on Wednesday.

Damion Squire chipped in with 18 points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals.

Biram Faye had a big game with 30 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks for Senegal.

RJ Barrett led Canada to a gold medal at the U19 World Cup two years ago in Cairo, Egypt, the first world title for a Canadian basketball team in history.

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