TORONTO — Ben Moronchuk scored 36 points with five rebounds and three assists as Canada downed Italy 66-35 on Thursday at the under-23 men's world wheelchair basketball championship.
Liam Hickey had 11 points, six rebounds and nine assists for the Canadians (1-0).
Sabri Bedzeti led Italy (0-1) with 14 points, 11 rebounds and two assists.
Canada faces Australia on Friday as round-robin play continues.
The Canadian Press
