Texas Longhorns face Georgia Bulldogs in SEC basketball showdown

Texas looks to extend conference win streak while Georgia aims to boost NCAA Tournament hopes

Feb. 21, 2026 at 6:20pm

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The Texas Longhorns basketball team will travel to Athens, Georgia to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in a key SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon. Texas is riding a five-game conference win streak and looking to earn its sixth straight SEC victory, while Georgia is trying to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume with a home win over the Longhorns.

Why it matters

This game has significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations. Texas is firmly in the NCAA Tournament picture and looking to continue its strong conference play, while Georgia is on the bubble and needs a marquee win to improve its tournament chances.

The details

Texas will be without forward Lassina Traore, who is expected to miss his fourth consecutive game due to a surgically repaired knee injury. However, the Longhorns found success playing a smaller lineup in their previous meeting with Georgia, with wing Dailyn Swain and guard Tramon Mark leading the way. Georgia is led by guards Blue Cain and Jeremiah Wilkinson, who combined for 39 points in the Bulldogs' recent road win over Kentucky.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. local time.
  • Texas and Georgia previously met on January 24, 2026, with Texas winning 87-67.

The players

Dailyn Swain

A wing player for the Texas Longhorns who scored 26 points in the teams' previous matchup against Georgia.

Tramon Mark

A guard for the Texas Longhorns who scored 23 points in the teams' previous matchup against Georgia.

Blue Cain

A guard for the Georgia Bulldogs who scored 20 points in the team's recent road win over Kentucky.

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A guard for the Georgia Bulldogs who scored 19 points in the team's recent road win over Kentucky.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready to play a tough, up-tempo game against Georgia. They're fighting for their tournament lives and will be a tough out at home.”

— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns

“This is a huge opportunity for us to get a signature win and boost our NCAA Tournament resume. We're going to leave it all on the floor against a very talented Texas team.”

— Mike White, Head Coach, Georgia Bulldogs

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a significant step towards securing their place in the 2026 NCAA Tournament field.

The takeaway

This SEC matchup between Texas and Georgia features two teams with a lot on the line. The Longhorns are looking to continue their conference win streak and solidify their tournament standing, while the Bulldogs need a marquee home win to boost their own postseason hopes. The outcome of this game could have major implications for both programs' NCAA Tournament aspirations.