Athens, GA Sports Roundup: Georgia Basketball Beats Texas

Bulldogs coach Mike White discusses team's performance in victory over Longhorns

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:11pm

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The University of Georgia men's basketball team defeated the University of Texas Longhorns in a recent matchup, with Bulldogs head coach Mike White commenting on aspects of his team's performance that he was pleased with.

Why it matters

As a major college sports town, the success of UGA's basketball program is closely followed by the Athens community and impacts local pride and interest in the team.

The details

In the game against Texas, the Georgia Bulldogs were able to secure a victory over the visiting Longhorns. Head coach Mike White highlighted certain areas of his team's play that he felt were particularly strong, providing insight into the Bulldogs' strategy and development.

  • The game between Georgia and Texas took place on February 22, 2026.

The players

Mike White

The head coach of the University of Georgia men's basketball team.

University of Georgia Bulldogs

The men's basketball team representing the University of Georgia.

University of Texas Longhorns

The men's basketball team representing the University of Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We were really pleased with our defensive effort tonight. Holding Texas to under 60 points was a big key to the win.”

— Mike White, Head Coach, University of Georgia Bulldogs

What’s next

The Bulldogs will look to build on this win as they continue their conference schedule in the SEC.

The takeaway

Georgia's basketball team has shown improvement this season, and this victory over a strong Texas squad demonstrates the Bulldogs' potential to compete at a high level in the SEC and nationally.