URGENT UPDATE: Dailyn Swain propelled the Texas Longhorns to a commanding victory over the Missouri Tigers with a remarkable 25 points on February 10, 2024. Swain scored 18 of those points after halftime, leading Texas to an 85-68 triumph at the packed Mizzou Arena, which celebrated its first sellout of the season.
The Longhorns, now boasting a record of 16-9 and 7-5 in the SEC, have surged with four consecutive wins and five out of their last six games. Swain’s second-half performance was pivotal, energizing his team and leaving fans buzzing with excitement.
Matas Vokietaitis also shined, contributing a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. His performance, combined with Jordan Pope’s 15 points, helped Texas pull away decisively in the second half.
The game saw a dramatic moment with a put-back dunk by Nicholas Randall, tying the game at 41-all with 14:39 left on the clock. Shortly after, Tramon Mark’s three-point play and Pope’s timely three-pointer established a crucial six-point lead for Texas.
Missouri, now 17-8 and also 7-5 in the SEC, attempted to keep pace with contributions from Mark Mitchell and Jayden Stone, who each scored 16 points. However, the Tigers struggled to capitalize on their paint advantage, being outscored 40-28 in that area.
The match was marred by numerous personal fouls, with a total of 41 fouls called throughout the game. Texas showcased remarkable efficiency at the free-throw line, sinking 21 of 23 attempts for an impressive 91% success rate, while Missouri managed only 68% (26 of 38).
This showdown was not without its hiccups; the tip-off was delayed by approximately 20 minutes due to traffic congestion caused by a vehicle collision affecting an official’s arrival.
Looking ahead, Texas will host LSU on Tuesday, February 13, while Missouri prepares for a home matchup against No. 19 Vanderbilt on Wednesday, February 14.
As the season intensifies, fans are eager to see if Texas can maintain their momentum in the SEC. Don’t miss the latest updates and coverage from The Dallas Morning News for more on Texas basketball as they aim for postseason glory.