Canada upsets U.S. to win first FIBA U18 AmeriCup

It was a historic day for Canadian basketball.

Canada defeated the United States 67-65 on Sunday to win the men’s FIBA U18 AmeriCup. It’s the first AmeriCup title in Canada Basketball history.

Team USA had won the previous seven tournaments before the Canadians took the crown on Sunday.

Canada trailed the U.S. by one after the third quarter, but then outscored the Americans 19-16 in the fourth to take home the title.

Point guard Javion Tyndale, 17, led the way for the Canadians with 19 points, eight assists and three steals in the win over the U.S.

The Mississauga, Ont., native was named tournament MVP after leading the Canadians in both points and assists.