What seemed like your run-of-the-mill SEC matchup a couple of weeks ago now looks like one of the more intriguing games of the weekend. Texas and Missouri are on a hot streak as of late, both winning four of their last five matchups and each of their last three games. The Longhorns (15-6, 6-5) are riding wins over Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Ole Miss, while the Tigers (17-7, 7-4) have beaten Mississippi State, South Carolina, and Texas A&M during their win streak.
A victory in this matchup won’t just be another tally in the win column. With both of these programs vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, finishing ahead in this game could make a significant difference once March arrives. Texas is currently in the field in most projections, and a win would help solidify its spot. Missouri, on the other hand, is on the outside looking in, and another solid win could help the Tigers break through.
Texas vs Missouri: When and where
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:30 pm ET
Location: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
Texas vs Missouri: Where to watch or stream
Watch: SEC Network
Stream: FuboTV
Texas vs. Missouri: Betting Odds
- Spread: Missouri Tigers -1, Texas Longhorns +1
- Moneyline: Missouri Tigers -115, Missouri Tigers +100
- Total: 152.5
Texas vs Missouri: Series History
All-time series: Missouri leads 14-13
Last meeting: Texas 61, Missouri 53 (January 21, 2025)
Projected Starting Lineups:
Texas Longhorns
Tramon Mark (13.4 ppg)
Jordan Pope (12.5 ppg)
Cam Heide (7.2 ppg)
Dailyn Swain (17.3 ppg)
Matas Vokietaitis (15.3 ppg)
Missouri Tigers
T.O. Barrett (8.0 ppg)
Jayden Stone (14.8 ppg)
Trent Pierce (10.2 ppg)
Mark Mitchell (17.2 ppg)
Shawn Phillips Jr (7.8 ppg)
SEC Saturday Night Showdown
This has turned into a must win game for both teams. Not because they’ve been struggling as of late, but because both Texas and Missouri are trying to shore up their resumes now that the postseason is roughly a month away.
Last season, when this game was played in Austin, it was one of the worst offensive performances either team had all season. Neither program could get a shot to fall - shooting less than 35 percent from the floor - and it only took 61 points to walk away with the win. This season, it wouldn’t be surprising if it were another low-scoring game, though not because shots aren’t falling. Both teams rank in the bottom five in the SEC when it comes to pace of play. The Longhorns and the Tigers are more than willing let the shot clock wind down, looking for favorable shots. And in doing so, have turned into two of the more efficient offenses in conference play.
Missouri has been up and down from behind the arc lately, but has been extremely consistent scoring at the basket. The Tigers are making nearly 55 percent from two, and nearly half of their points this season have come in the paint. Texas plays a similar style of offense; a majority of the Longhorns’ shots come in or near the paint, but they’ve been a little more consistent from deep, making 7.5 threes per game.
With how efficient both offenses have been this year, the game will likely come down to which defense can hold on the longest. While both Texas and Missouri have improved on that end of the court, the Tigers hold a slight advantage. This season, only two opponents have managed to make 50 percent or better from the floor against his Missouri team. And with this game being at home, the Tigers should have an even bigger advantage on that end of the court.
With these teams being so evenly matched, the game will likely come down to the little things. Texas and Missouri both struggle to take care of the ball, so getting points off turnovers is a must. But the biggest area that could flip this game is at the free throw line. Texas has been one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the conference since the start of SEC play, making just over 78 percent from the line. Missouri, on the other hand, has been abysmal from the charity stripe, making an SEC low of 66.7 percent.
The Longhorns have a couple of solid road wins already this season, but haven’t been the most prolific scoring team away from the Moody Center. However, with the expected slow pace, neither team will likely pull too far ahead. The Tigers are 31-3 at home since the start of last season, and coming off the high of taking down Texas A&M on the road earlier this week, the Tigers are going to be a tough team to beat. As long as there isn’t a complete meltdown by Missouri, it should be expected that the home team will once again win this matchup.