Canada beats the Philippines 102 62 at FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup

Canada defeated the Philippines 102-62 on Wednesday afternoon in the round of 16 at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. (Shutterstock)

ROSARIO, Argentina — Canada defeated the Philippines 102-62 on Wednesday afternoon in the round of 16 at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup.

Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe scored a game-high 22 points for Canada and added 11 rebounds.

Teammate Benjamin Krikke chipped in with 13 points and Luka Sakota had 10 points.

Gerry Abadiano scored a team-high 19 points for the Philippines.

Canada will play Australia in the quarterfinals Friday in Santa Fe, Argentina.

The semifinals will go Saturday and the final is set for Sunday.