UConn sophomore guard Kia Nurse had 10 points and one rebound as Canada opened play in the FIBA Americas Championship with a xx-xx win over Puerto Rico.
Four Canadian players scored in double figures led by Kim Gaucher who had 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Puerto Rico is playing without star Carla Cortijo, who was injured in a game against the United States in the Pan Am Games. Former Kentucky star Jen O'Neil and Marie Placido had 12 points each while Meriden native Damika Martinez added 10 points.
Next up for Canada is a game against Chile, which opened with an 88-56 win over the Dominican Republic.