Texas Extends SEC Win Streak to Four Games With 85-68 Victory at Missouri

The Longhorns defeated the Tigers to improve to 16-9 overall and 7-5 in SEC play.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Texas Longhorns extended their Southeastern Conference win streak to four games with an 85-68 victory over the Missouri Tigers on Saturday. Led by 25 points from Dailyn Swain, the Longhorns shot 47.5% from the field and 35.3% from three-point range. Texas also dominated at the free throw line, going 21-for-23 compared to Missouri's 20-for-27 performance.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Longhorns in the hunt for a potential NCAA Tournament berth, as they continue to build momentum in conference play. Texas has now won five of its last six games, solidifying its position in the SEC standings.

The details

Texas had four players log at least four fouls, but the Longhorns were able to capitalize at the free throw line, missing only one attempt in the second half. Dailyn Swain led the way with 25 points, while Matas Vokietaitis recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. The Longhorns also got strong contributions from Jordan Pope (15 points) and Simeon Wilcher (9 points).

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Dailyn Swain

The Longhorns' leading scorer, who poured in a game-high 25 points.

Matas Vokietaitis

Recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Jordan Pope

Scored 15 points and went 3-for-4 from the free throw line.

Simeon Wilcher

Contributed 9 points, including a perfect 4-for-4 performance at the charity stripe.

Sean Miller

Texas head coach, who emphasized defensive effort as key to the team's NCAA Tournament hopes.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play strong defense and limit our turnovers if we want to make the NCAA Tournament. I'm proud of the way the team responded tonight.”

— Sean Miller, Texas Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

The Longhorns will look to extend their SEC win streak to five games when they host LSU on Wednesday, followed by a road trip to Georgia.

The takeaway

Texas' balanced scoring attack and dominant performance at the free throw line were the keys to this important SEC road victory. The Longhorns are positioning themselves well for a potential NCAA Tournament berth with their strong conference play.