Texas Longhorns Defeat Missouri Tigers in Pressure-Filled SEC Matchup

Physicality and foul trouble plagued Missouri in their loss to Texas at Mizzou Arena.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Missouri Tigers fell to the Texas Longhorns 85-68 in a physical SEC matchup at Mizzou Arena. The game featured 61 total free throw attempts and 41 fouls between the two teams as both squads played an intense, bruising style of basketball. Texas forward Dailyn Swain led all scorers with 25 points, while Missouri struggled to find an offensive rhythm, only attempting 10 three-pointers in the game.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for Missouri's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they were looking to boost their resume with a marquee win over Texas. The Tigers now sit at 17-8 overall and 7-5 in SEC play, putting them squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble. The physical nature of the game also led to foul trouble for Missouri's senior center Shawn Phillips Jr., limiting his impact.

The details

Missouri head coach Dennis Gates lamented the disruption of the game's flow, which prevented his team from getting Phillips involved offensively. Texas head coach Sean Miller credited his team's defensive game plan, which focused on running Missouri's shooters off the three-point line and challenging them at the rim. The Longhorns held the Tigers to just 4-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri.
  • Missouri's next game is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18 against the No. 19 Vanderbilt Commodores at Mizzou Arena.

The players

Dailyn Swain

A forward for the Texas Longhorns who led all scorers with 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting.

Shawn Phillips Jr.

The senior center for the Missouri Tigers who was limited by foul trouble throughout the game.

Matas Vokietaitis

The Texas Longhorns center who had a physical battle with Shawn Phillips Jr. all night.

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What they’re saying

“You can't call 100 fouls, I get that. But you can still call them when they count.”

— Dennis Gates, Missouri Tigers Head Coach (SI.com)

“We really wanted to try to limit as much as we could their three-point shots.”

— Sean Miller, Texas Longhorns Head Coach (SI.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This physical, foul-filled loss is a setback for Missouri's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they now sit squarely on the bubble. The Tigers will need to regroup quickly with a crucial home game against No. 19 Vanderbilt coming up on Wednesday.