The Prairiland Patriots will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Cooper Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Prairiland will be strutting in after a win while Cooper will be coming in after a defeat.
Prairiland is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Rivercrest. Prairiland took down Rivercrest 51-37 on Saturday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Patriots as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Cooper was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 44-40 to Bonham.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Marilynn Wilkerson, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. The match was her fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Leddy Murray, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Cooper smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Prairiland came up short against Cooper in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 54-43. Will Prairiland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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