Senior Men’s National Team edged the Netherlands in the Feature Game presented by Toyota

Patrick Anderson had a team-high 21 points for the Canadians

(OTTAWA, ONT.) – Team Canada edged the Netherlands 57-56 in the Feature Game presented by Toyota Canada on Thursday at the Carleton University Ravens’ Nest.

Canada defeated the Netherlands by an identical 57-56 score in the 2022 Feature Game at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

On Thursday, Patrick Anderson paced the Senior Men’s National Team, with 21 points, six assists, and six rebounds. Colin Higgins added 15 points and eight rebounds.

“We wanted to put on a good show and represent Team Canada well, but it was also nice to pull out the win there,” said Anderson. “That was fun. They’re a really tough team, physical and presented many challenges, so it was nice to meet those challenges and pull it out.”

Mendel Op Den Orth led the Dutch with a game-high 25 points and six rebounds, while Mattijs Bellers added 12 points and seven rebounds.

Action at the Ottawa Invitational tournament continues on Friday when the U.S. and Canada tip off at 9 a.m. ET followed by the U.S. and the Netherlands at 6 p.m. ET. The games take place at Carleton University Ravens’ Nest (9376 University Drive, Ottawa, ON) and are free and open to the public. Those wishing to attend games can secure their free tickets here.

All of Canada’s games will be streamed on CBC Sports digital platforms, including the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices, as well as on WBC’s YouTube channel.

About the Ottawa Invitational
The Ottawa Invitational tournament, presented by Meridian Credit Union, runs May 17-21, 2023, at the Carleton University Ravens’ Nest. The five-day tournament will feature the top wheelchair basketball athletes from Canada, the Netherlands and the United States as they prepare for the upcoming IWBF World Championships. The event is supported, in part, by The Government of Canada and Ottawa Tourism. Please visit Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Ottawa Invitational event page for further information, including the complete schedule.