Basketball Game Preview: Copperas Cove Bulldawgs vs. Temple Wildcats

The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs will face off against the Temple Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Copperas Cove is headed into the match having just suffered their closest loss since November 7, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Bryan by a score of 57-55. The Bulldawgs haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Meanwhile, Temple was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 39-34 to Bryan. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 548th, while the Vikings are ranked 172nd).

Copperas Cove's defeat dropped their record down to 11-20. As for Temple, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-15 record this season.

Copperas Cove lost to Temple at home by a decisive 41-24 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Copperas Cove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.