Texas Longhorns Take on Ole Miss Rebels in SEC Tournament

Texas looks to boost NCAA Tournament resume with win over Rebels

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:34pm

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The Texas Longhorns will face off against the Ole Miss Rebels in the first round of the SEC Tournament after ending the regular season on a two-game losing skid. Texas defeated Ole Miss 79-68 in their previous matchup earlier this season, led by a big game from center Matas Vokietaitis. The Longhorns will look to continue their tournament run and improve their NCAA Tournament standing.

Why it matters

The Longhorns are on the NCAA Tournament bubble and need a strong showing in the SEC Tournament to boost their resume and secure a spot in the Big Dance. A win over Ole Miss would be a good start, as Texas looks to rebound from its late-season struggles.

The details

Texas enters the SEC Tournament as the No. 10 seed after finishing the regular season 18-13 overall and 9-9 in conference play. The Longhorns will face the No. 15 seed Ole Miss Rebels, who they defeated 79-68 earlier this season. In that previous matchup, Texas was led by a dominant performance from center Matas Vokietaitis, who scored a game-high 27 points on 90% shooting.

  • The Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels will tip off at 6 PM CT on March 11, 2026 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Texas and Ole Miss previously met on February 8, 2026, with the Longhorns winning 79-68.

The players

Matas Vokietaitis

Texas Longhorns center who scored a game-high 27 points on 90% shooting in the previous matchup against Ole Miss.

Tramon Mark

Texas Longhorns guard who scored 19 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished 3 assists in the previous win over Ole Miss.

Eduardo Klafke

Ole Miss Rebels guard who led the team with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in the previous loss to Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that we had in our previous matchup against Ole Miss. They're a tough team, but we know we can beat them if we execute our game plan.”

— Sean Miller, Texas Longhorns Head Coach (Texas Monthly)

What’s next

The winner of the Texas-Ole Miss matchup will advance to face the No. 2 seed in the SEC Tournament on March 13.

The takeaway

This first-round SEC Tournament game is a crucial opportunity for the Texas Longhorns to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume. A win over Ole Miss would give them momentum heading into the later rounds and potentially secure their spot in the Big Dance.