Coppell looked sharp and in control for much of the afternoon on January 2, but a tough stretch in the middle of the third quarter and a dramatic finish allowed Frisco Wakeland to escape with a 68–65 win in a nail-biter.
The Cowboys came out confident and aggressive, moving the ball well and attacking the paint to build early momentum. Coppell scored 17 points in both the first and second quarters, matching Wakeland step for step heading into halftime.
That rhythm stalled midway through the third quarter as Wakeland went on a run fueled by transition opportunities and timely shots. Coppell managed 14 points in the period, but the Wolverines used the stretch to take a narrow edge into the fourth…