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 to secure the victory. Mark Mitchell and Jayden Stone each scored 16 points for Missouri, who suffered just their second home loss of the season.

Why it matters

This win helps boost Texas' NCAA Tournament credentials as they continue their strong play in SEC conference action. For Missouri, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a high seed in the upcoming conference tournament.

The details

Texas pulled away in the second half after the game was close throughout the first 20 minutes. The Longhorns were able to take advantage of foul trouble for Missouri center Shawn Phillips Jr. in the first half, grabbing 8 offensive rebounds and outscoring the Tigers 22-14 in the paint before halftime. Texas then used a 16-6 run midway through the second half to build a double-digit lead that Missouri could not overcome.

  • The game was played on Saturday, 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.

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The takeaway

This game showcased the strength of the Texas program as they continue to build their NCAA Tournament resume with a road win over a tough Missouri team. The loss is a setback for Missouri, but they will look to bounce back as they aim for a high seed in the SEC Tournament.