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By the People, for the People
Texas Defeats Ole Miss, Advances in SEC Tournament
Preseason All-American Madison Booker leads No. 6 Texas to victory over No. 24 Ole Miss
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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In a matchup of ranked SEC teams, No. 6 Texas defeated No. 24 Ole Miss 85-68 in the SEC Tournament. Preseason All-American Madison Booker led the way for Texas with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists as the Longhorns pulled away in the fourth quarter.
Why it matters
This win advances Texas to the next round of the SEC Tournament, keeping their hopes alive for a deep postseason run. Ole Miss' loss ends their tournament run, but the Rebels had a strong season and will look to build on this experience.
The details
Texas was led by the dominant performance of Madison Booker, who recorded a double-double with 31 points and 11 rebounds. The Longhorns were able to pull away in the fourth quarter to secure the 17-point victory over the 24th-ranked Rebels.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Madison Booker
A preseason All-American for the Texas Longhorns, Booker led his team to victory with an outstanding individual performance.
Texas Longhorns
The No. 6 ranked team in the country, the Texas Longhorns advanced in the SEC Tournament with this win over Ole Miss.
Ole Miss Rebels
The No. 24 ranked team in the country, Ole Miss saw their SEC Tournament run come to an end with this loss to Texas.
What they’re saying
“Madison Booker was unstoppable today. He really carried us to this big win over a tough Ole Miss team.”
— Chris Beard, Texas Head Coach (Texas Sports Network)
What’s next
Texas will advance to the next round of the SEC Tournament, where they will face the winner of the matchup between Kentucky and Arkansas.
The takeaway
Texas proved its status as an elite team in the SEC with this dominant victory over a ranked Ole Miss squad. The Longhorns' deep tournament run keeps their hopes alive for a potential national championship.
