UPDATE: Dailyn Swain surged in the second half, scoring 18 of his 25 points, leading the Texas Longhorns to a commanding 85-68 victory over the Missouri Tigers on February 10, 2024, at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Missouri. This win marks Texas’s fourth consecutive victory and solidifies their position in the SEC standings.
The Longhorns (16-9, 7-5 SEC) pulled away decisively in the second half, showcasing their offensive prowess. Swain’s dominance was complemented by Matas Vokietaitis, who recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Pope, who added 15 points with 12 coming after halftime.
The game’s turning point occurred with 14:39 left when Nicholas Randall’s put-back dunk tied the game at 41-all. Shortly after, Tramon Mark executed a critical three-point play, giving Texas a lead they would not relinquish. Pope’s timely three-pointer extended the advantage to six points, fueling an intense offensive burst from the Longhorns.
Texas capitalized on their free-throw shooting, hitting an impressive 21 of 23 attempts (91%), while Missouri struggled at the line, converting only 68% (26 of 38). The Longhorns also dominated in the paint, outscoring the Tigers 40-28, despite Missouri’s prior success in this area, where they averaged a 10.4-point advantage over conference opponents.
Both Swain and Missouri’s Mark Mitchell entered the game as standout players, being among only 11 in the country with at least 400 points, 130 rebounds, and 80 assists this season. The atmosphere at the Mizzou Arena was electric, marking the first sellout of the season with a capacity crowd of 15,061 in attendance.
The game faced a slight delay, as officials arrived late due to traffic issues caused by a vehicle collision, but once underway, it delivered thrilling basketball.
Looking ahead, Texas will host LSU on Tuesday, February 13, while Missouri prepares for a challenging matchup against No. 19 Vanderbilt at home on Wednesday, February 14.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting SEC matchups!
