Texas Longhorns host Florida Gators in key SEC matchup

Defending national champion Florida visits Austin as Texas looks to solidify NCAA Tournament spot

Feb. 25, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The Texas Longhorns basketball team will host the Florida Gators on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin. Texas is coming off a five-game winning streak that was snapped with a loss at Georgia, while Florida enters the game on a seven-game winning streak. The Gators have a formidable frontcourt that could pose problems for the Longhorns.

Why it matters

This game is a key SEC matchup for both teams, with Texas looking to solidify its spot in the NCAA Tournament and Florida aiming to continue its strong season as the defending national champion. The outcome could have major implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

Texas is led by post player Matas Vokietaitis, who had 22 points and 8 rebounds in the loss to Georgia. Wing Dailyn Swain (21 points) and guard Jordan Pope (17 points) also had strong performances. Florida’s frontcourt is anchored by 6’9” forward Thomas Haugh (17.3 ppg, 6.2 rpg), 6’11” forward Alex Condon (14.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg), 6’10” post Rueben Chinyelu (11.5 ppg, 11.8 rpg), and 7’1” reserve Micah Handlogten (4.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg).

  • The game will tip off at 6 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
  • Texas is coming off a 91-80 loss at Georgia on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Florida enters the game on a seven-game winning streak.

The players

Matas Vokietaitis

Texas Longhorns post player who had 22 points and 8 rebounds in the loss to Georgia.

Dailyn Swain

Texas Longhorns wing player who scored 21 points in the loss to Georgia.

Jordan Pope

Texas Longhorns guard who scored 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting in the loss to Georgia.

Thomas Haugh

Florida Gators 6’9” forward who averages 17.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.

Alex Condon

Florida Gators 6’11” forward who averages 14.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“A win should guarantee a spot in the NCAA Tournament, Texas coach Sean Miller said earlier this week.”

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

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a big step towards securing an NCAA Tournament bid, while the loser may find itself on the bubble heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators features two teams with high postseason aspirations, setting the stage for an exciting and potentially pivotal SEC showdown in Austin.