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Texas Longhorns Rally in Second Half for Rivalry Win vs. Oklahoma
Dailyn Swain's double-double leads Texas to comeback victory over Oklahoma Sooners.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:31pm
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The Texas Longhorns overcame a 14-point first-half deficit to defeat their longtime rival Oklahoma Sooners 79-69 on the road. Dailyn Swain led the way for Texas with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals, while four other Longhorns scored in double figures. The win marked the 500th career victory for Texas head coach Sean Miller, though the NCAA only officially credits him with 450 wins due to a previous scandal.
Why it matters
This rivalry matchup between Texas and Oklahoma is always highly anticipated, and the Longhorns' come-from-behind victory on the road will give them momentum as they continue their SEC conference play. The win also represents a milestone for veteran coach Sean Miller, further cementing his legacy despite the NCAA's refusal to fully recognize all of his career accomplishments.
The details
Texas fell behind 17-4 early but managed to tie the game at 30-30 late in the first half before Oklahoma took a 33-30 lead into halftime. The Longhorns finally took their first lead of the game at 41-40 with 15:51 remaining, then used a 7-0 run and timely 3-pointers from Jordan Pope and Simeon Wilcher to pull away down the stretch. Nijel Pack led Oklahoma with 24 points, but the Sooners' offense stalled late as Texas cruised to the victory.
- The game was played on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- Texas head coach Sean Miller earned his 500th career victory as a head coach, though the NCAA only officially credits him with 450 wins.
The players
Dailyn Swain
A Texas Longhorns forward who scored 20 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and recorded 6 steals in the win over Oklahoma.
Sean Miller
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, who earned his 500th career victory in the game, though the NCAA only officially credits him with 450 wins due to a previous scandal.
Nijel Pack
The Oklahoma Sooners guard who scored a game-high 24 points in the losing effort.
What they’re saying
“I shook the other coach's hand, walked into the locker room that I was a part of, and had the joy that you only experience in college sports, that did happen to me 500 times. As sure as I know, l've been a part of 57 Christmases. I've been a part of 500 wins, so l'll just say that.”
— Sean Miller, Texas Longhorns Head Coach
What’s next
The Texas Longhorns will return home to host the South Carolina Gamecocks on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
The takeaway
Texas' come-from-behind victory over their longtime rival Oklahoma showcases the Longhorns' resilience and ability to make key adjustments in the second half. This win will be an important confidence boost for Texas as they continue their SEC conference play, while also marking a significant milestone in the career of veteran head coach Sean Miller.
