Texas Defeats Missouri in Road Victory

Longhorns pull away in second half for fourth straight win

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Dailyn Swain scored 25 points as Texas defeated Missouri 85-68 on Saturday night in Columbia, Missouri. Matas Vokietaitis added 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Longhorns, who outscored the Tigers 52-37 in the second half. Texas improved its NCAA Tournament credentials with the victory, its fourth straight.

Why it matters

This win on the road against a conference opponent boosts Texas' chances of making the NCAA Tournament, as the Longhorns look to secure their spot in the field of 68. Missouri' loss at home is a setback in their quest to solidify their own tournament resume.

The details

Texas pulled away in the second half after the game was close at halftime, 33-31. The Longhorns outscored Missouri 52-37 in the final 20 minutes, with Swain and Vokietaitis leading the way. The foul-plagued game saw Texas make 21 of 23 free throws, while Missouri missed 12 of 38 attempts from the line.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, February 15, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri.

The players

Dailyn Swain

A Texas player who scored a game-high 25 points in the victory.

Matas Vokietaitis

A Texas player who scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Mark Mitchell

A Missouri player who scored 16 points in the loss.

Jayden Stone

A Missouri player who scored 16 points in the loss.

Anthony Robinson II

A Missouri player who scored 11 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

This victory on the road against a conference opponent boosts Texas' NCAA Tournament hopes, as the Longhorns look to secure their spot in the field of 68. Meanwhile, Missouri' loss at home is a setback in their quest to solidify their own tournament resume.