Texas Beats Missouri 85-68 in SEC Matchup

Dailyn Swain scores 18 of his 25 points in the second half to lead the Longhorns to victory.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dailyn Swain scored 18 of his 25 points after halftime, Matas Vokietaitis had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Texas pulled away in the second half to beat Missouri 85-68 on Saturday night. Texas has won four straight and five of its last six games.

Why it matters

This SEC matchup between Texas and Missouri was an important conference game for both teams as they look to position themselves for postseason play. Texas' strong second-half performance and balanced scoring attack proved to be the difference in the game.

The details

Texas outscored Missouri 47-35 in the second half to pull away for the 17-point victory. Swain, the Longhorns' leading scorer, erupted for 18 of his 25 points after halftime to fuel the team's second-half surge. Vokietaitis also had a strong all-around game with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Dailyn Swain

The leading scorer for Texas, who had 25 points in the game.

Matas Vokietaitis

A Texas player who had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong in the second half and set the tone. Dailyn really stepped up and made some big plays for us when we needed them.”

— Chris Beard, Texas Head Coach (washingtonpost.com)

What’s next

Texas will look to continue its winning streak when it hosts Arkansas on Wednesday, February 19th. Missouri will try to bounce back when it travels to take on Kentucky on Tuesday, February 18th.

The takeaway

Texas' balanced scoring attack and strong second-half performance proved to be the difference in this SEC matchup. The Longhorns' ability to pull away late showcases their growth and development as a team this season.