Texas Longhorns Suffer Rare Loss to Georgia Bulldogs

Longhorns' five-game winning streak snapped in defeat at Stegeman Coliseum

Feb. 22, 2026 at 1:12am

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The Texas Longhorns saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with a 91-80 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. The Longhorns struggled with turnovers and poor shooting in the first half, falling behind by as many as 18 points before a second-half comeback attempt fell short.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Longhorns as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Texas will need to regroup quickly with a tough matchup against the defending national champion Florida Gators coming up on Wednesday.

The details

Texas committed six turnovers in the first 11 minutes, allowing Georgia to build an 18-point lead. The Longhorns were unable to find much scoring outside of forward Dailyn Swain in the early going. Though Texas battled back to tie the game at 67 in the second half, the Bulldogs closed the game on a 24-13 run fueled by their efficient 3-point shooting, going 11-of-20 from beyond the arc.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Texas will face the defending national champion Florida Gators on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Tramon Mark

A Texas Longhorns guard.

Somto Cyril

A Georgia Bulldogs center.

Dailyn Swain

A Texas Longhorns forward.

Justin Abson

A Georgia Bulldogs forward.

Matas Vokietaitis

A Texas Longhorns center.

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What they’re saying

“We must regroup quickly and focus on the challenge ahead against the defending champions.”

— Shaka Smart, Texas Longhorns Head Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This loss highlights the need for the Longhorns to maintain their focus and intensity throughout the entire game, as their slow start proved too much to overcome against a talented Georgia squad. Texas will need to learn from this defeat and come out strong against the defending national champion Florida Gators on Wednesday.