The Cooper Cougars ran past the host Estacado Matadors basketball team by a final score of 71-62 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Austin Panthers (El Paso, TX) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 1. Cooper will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 5-4 record after their 45-33 non-league win over Fabens (Fabens, TX).

With the defeat, Estacado moves to 1-3 on the year. The Matadors travel to Permian (Odessa, TX) to face the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 6. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 4-1. Permian lost 75-58 in their recent non-league game against Trinity Christian (Lubbock, TX)