Missouri Tigers Host Texas Longhorns on Valentine's Day

The SEC matchup has major implications for the conference standings.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team will host the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, February 14th, in a key SEC conference matchup. Both teams are currently tied in the standings, making this an important game for their postseason hopes.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the SEC standings, as Missouri and Texas are currently tied for fourth place in the conference. A win could help either team gain ground and improve their position for the upcoming SEC Tournament.

The details

Missouri is coming off a narrow 86-85 road victory against Texas A&M, giving them a three-game winning streak. Texas has also won their last three games, though against some of the lower-ranked SEC teams. Last year's matchup between these two teams was a low-scoring affair, with Texas defeating Missouri 61-53. However, both teams have been scoring at a higher rate in their recent games, suggesting this could be a more high-powered offensive showdown.

  • The game will tip off at 7:30 PM Central Time on Saturday, February 14th.
  • Missouri is currently tied for fourth place in the SEC standings with a 7-4 conference record.
  • Texas is one game behind Missouri in the standings, sitting in ninth place with a 6-5 SEC record.

The players

Dennis Gates

The head coach of the Missouri Tigers men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Being able to manage the emotions of a game where you have the electricity there, you can't get too far ahead of yourself nor too far behind. So I want our guys to continue to execute offensively and defensively and do the small things.”

— Dennis Gates, Missouri Head Coach (Press Conference)

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain ground in the SEC standings and improve their position for the upcoming conference tournament.

The takeaway

This SEC matchup between Missouri and Texas is a crucial game for both teams as they jockey for position in the conference standings. The game is expected to be an exciting offensive showdown, with both teams looking to build on their recent winning streaks.