FRISCO, Texas (Interstat) — In a game defined by a frantic final minute and a controversial finish, the Texas Legends edged the Iowa Wolves 109-106 in a G League contest Sunday at Dr Pepper Arena.

The victory gave the Legends a split of a two-game home set after Iowa had won the first meeting 110-103 just two days prior. The game was a back-and-forth affair that saw 10 ties and 15 lead changes, with neither team ever leading by more than nine points.

The most critical sequence unfolded in the game’s final three seconds. With the score tied at 106, Texas inbounded the ball. Iowa’s C.J. Fulton was called for a personal foul, sending Texas’ John Poulakidas to the free-throw line with no time remaining. Poulakidas, a small forward from Naperville, Illinois, calmly sank both free throws to put Texas ahead 108-106.

Iowa, out of timeouts after unsuccessfully challenging the call, attempted a desperation full-court inbound. Fulton was whistled for another foul, a personal take foul, which awarded Texas one additional free throw and possession. Poulakidas made the first of the two awarded shots to seal the 109-106 final margin.

The dramatic ending capped a game where both teams mirrored each other through the first half, tied 54-54 at intermission after each scored 33 points in the first quarter and 21 in the second. The Legends seized control with a 34-point third quarter, outscoring Iowa by eight to take an 88-80 lead into the final period.

Iowa mounted a fierce comeback in the fourth, fueled by center Rocco Zikarsky. The Australian rookie from the Sunshine Coast showcased a versatile game, hitting multiple 3-pointers and protecting the rim. His 3-pointer with 2:42 remaining gave Iowa a 104-103 lead, setting up the tense finale.

Texas was led by the backcourt duo of Dalano Banton and A.J. Johnson, who consistently attacked the basket. Their penetration, combined with key interior plays from center Moussa Cisse of Conakry, Guinea, provided enough offense to withstand Iowa’s late push. The Legends also benefited from a significant rebounding advantage, particularly on the offensive glass, which yielded multiple second-chance opportunities.

Defensively, the game featured a compelling shot-blocking duel between the two starting centers. Zikarsky and Cisse altered numerous attempts around the rim, with each recording several blocks against the other.

With the loss, Iowa’s record moves to 27 wins and 21 losses. Texas improves to 19-29. Iowa returns home to face Oklahoma City on Thursday, March 26. The Legends begin a road trip at Santa Cruz on Friday, March 27.