Canada’s Nikola Goncin (4) looks to make a pass in front of Germany’s Matthias Guntner (6) and Tobias Hell (8) during IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships men’s group stage play in Ottawa on Friday.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
The Canadian men were eliminated from medal contention at the IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships with a 79-65 loss to Poland in round-of-16 action Monday.
The teams were tied at the half, but Poland took control by outscoring the hosts 25-14 in the third quarter.
Nikola Goncin led Canada with 22 points, while captain Colin Higgins had 17 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
Mateusz Filipski had a game-high 26 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for Poland.
The Canadian women (4-0) finish their group stage with a game against Britain on Tuesday.
Competition continues through Saturday.
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