Canada showcased their dominance in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series by clinching victory in the Takasaki stop, defeating Japan 20-10 in the final. This win marked their second title of the season, following their success in Shanghai back in May.

The Canadian team, as the top seeds, asserted their authority throughout the tournament. They swept through Pool A and then secured wins against China (21-9) in the quarterfinals and Neftchi SOCAR (22-12) in the semifinals. Paige Crozon’s standout performance included 11 points and eight rebounds against China, while Merissah Russell contributed eight points in the semifinal match.

In the final showdown, Canada took an early lead and maintained their advantage until the end, ultimately triumphing over Japan with a score of 20-10. Russell was recognized as the Takasaki MVP for her outstanding tournament performance, leading in player value (45.3) and drives (12), and ranking second in total points (32) and highlights (17).

Although Canada’s victory in the Women’s Series was a strong conclusion to their campaign, they will not be progressing to the Project Redwings Shanghai Final scheduled for September.