Nigeria had an historic rebounding night

    Both teams smashed the glass on March 14.

    ISTANBUL (Türkiye) - Nigeria and Canada have set a new all-time high rebounding tally at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournaments after they both posted a record 58 boards within hours of each other.

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    Nigeria were first to rack up a new high tide mark as they used their physical presence to great effect in Lyon-Villeurbanne to move past Philippines 101-84.

    Canada then matched their feat by downing Americas rivals Argentina 75-41 to improve in Istanbul, using their prowess on the glass to provide the platform for victory.

    Much of their record-breaking work was due to forward Aaliyah Edwards who hauled down 15 of them.

    Most rebounds made in a single game in Qualifying Tournaments*

    Rank

    Team

    Opponent & Score

    Date

    Field Goals

    1

    Nigeria

    vs Philippines 101-84

    March 14, 2026

    58

    -

    Canada

    vs Argentina 75-41

    March 14, 2026

    58

    3

    Czechia

    vs South Sudan 89-52

    March 11, 2026

    57

    -

    Australia

    vs Korea 79-61

    March 11, 2026

    57

    5

    Germany

    vs Korea 76-49

    March 11, 2026

    55

    *First introduction of the WWCQT in 2022

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