Munro-Cook (pictured right) served up a stunning finish to a Commonwealth Games classic as Australia claimed an overtime victory over the defending champions at Glasgow 2026.

In a tit-for-tat encounter, Canada hit back from 10-7 down to draw level with a last-gasp basket from Elodie Tessier just before the buzzer.

But Munro-Cook, who had scored six of Australia’s 10 points in regular time, nailed both the extra points required to seal a 12-10 overtime win.

“That was one of the most exciting games I've ever played in.”

“They just kept coming back and coming back, but we kept extending our lead, which was incredible.

“Canada's one of the best teams here, and we really showed what we could do today. We will take so much confidence from that. I think we can compete with anyone here and we really showed that.”

Cheering her on at The SEC Centre was Munro-Cook’s father Murray Cook, a founder member of Australian children’s TV entertainers The Wiggles. 

“I woke up with so many new Instagram followers from all the media attention, but it's so great to have my parents here to support me and cheer me on,” Munro-Cook said.

Her father, now retired, is revelling in Georgia’s exploits in Glasgow. “My wife and I are just so proud of her. A game like that is a real nail-biter. We were on the edge of our seats the whole time. They did so well and I was so proud of them getting that last shot in.”

The clash between the silver and gold medallists from Birmingham 2022 decided who finished runners-up in Pool A, after England, who had beaten both sides in the first two pool rounds, earned a third straight win by getting the better of South Africa.

Crowd favourites

A similar scenario played out in the Men’s 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball, where defending champions Australia beat 2022 silver medallists Canada 20-12 in another high-octane encounter to seal the runners-up spot in Pool A behind England, who beat Kenya 21-0 to seal top spot and a direct passage into the semi-finals.

“There were some people out there who weren't even Aussies cheering us on,” Australia’s Eithen Leard said.

“Everyone just loves getting around the Aussies - 'Aussie, Aussie, Aussie'. It's awesome to have our family and friends here.

“I said to one of the boys at breakfast that it's only three more days and then it's over, so I was pretty upset about that. But we're going to make the most of the next three days and see how far we can go."

Four straight wins

Defending Men’s 3x3 Basketball champions England were made to sweat by previously unbeaten Malaysia before reeling off a fourth straight win, 21-19, in Pool B.

New Zealand also secured a fourth successive victory, in the Women’s competition, beating hosts Scotland 21-12.

“We needed that,” New Zealand’s Ella Fotu said. “They're a good team, it was a good crowd and we've got to keep on our toes and get better every game.

“We’re going for number one. Why are we here if not to be number one?”