NCAAB · Final

Florida Gators Defeat Texas Longhorns 84-71

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Moody Center

Florida Gators 84, Texas Longhorns 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Florida Gators vs Texas Longhorns?

Florida Gators beat Texas Longhorns 84-71 at Moody Center on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Florida Gators vs Texas Longhorns?

Florida Gators were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -325 (about 76% implied). The favorite won.

The Florida Gators secured a decisive victory against the Texas Longhorns, winning 84-71 at the Moody Center. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked the second meeting between these teams in the past season, with Florida having previously triumphed 84-60 in January 2025. The Gators' strong performance in this game further solidified their dominance over the Longhorns, who now hold a 0-2 record against them in recent encounters.

Entering this game, the Gators were in impressive form, boasting a record of 22-6 overall and a remarkable 9-1 in their last ten games, with a current winning streak of seven games. They averaged 87.3 points scored and allowed 70.9 points during this stretch. Their recent victories included a 94-75 win over Ole Miss and a 76-62 triumph against South Carolina, showcasing their offensive prowess.

Conversely, the Longhorns had a record of 17-11 and were 6-4 in their last ten games, with their most recent outing resulting in a loss to Georgia Bulldogs, 80-91. Texas averaged 81.4 points scored and allowed 77.0 points over their last ten games, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance. They had a mixed home record of 4-1 in their last five games, which included a narrow win against LSU (88-85) and a loss to Georgia.

In terms of home and away performance, Florida excelled with a 5-0 record in their last five away games, while Texas had a home record of 4-1, reflecting their ability to perform well at Moody Center. However, the Gators' recent form suggested they were a formidable opponent, especially given their success on the road.

The injury report did not specify any significant player absences for either team, which meant both squads were able to field their strongest lineups. This contributed to a highly competitive atmosphere, with both teams eager to assert their dominance.

The betting market reflected Florida's status as favorites, with DraftKings listing the Gators at -6.5 on the spread and a money line of -325, while the Longhorns were set at +260. The total points over/under was set at 157.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, which ultimately aligned with the game’s outcome.

Conditions for the game were typical for a late February matchup, with both teams likely facing the usual pressures of a high-stakes college basketball environment. Fans could expect to see fast-paced play and strategic offensive sets, particularly from Florida, who had been averaging high scoring numbers leading into this contest.

As the game progressed, key moments included Xaivian Lee's long-range three-pointer that pushed Florida's lead to 78-67 and Boogie Fland's pull-up jumper that extended it further to 80-67. The Gators maintained control throughout the second half, with their scoring plays demonstrating their ability to capitalize on opportunities and maintain pressure on the Longhorns.

In summary, the Florida Gators' victory over the Texas Longhorns not only highlighted their current form but also reinforced their superiority in this matchup, as they continue to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FLA -6.5	157.5 o -115 / u -105	Florida Gators -325 · Texas Longhorns +260

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Leaders

PointsDailyn Swain21Texas Longhorns
AssistsMatas Vokietaitis1Texas Longhorns
ReboundsDailyn Swain7Texas Longhorns
PointsAlex Condon23Florida Gators
AssistsXaivian Lee7Florida Gators
ReboundsIsaiah Brown8Florida Gators

Recent form

Texas Longhorns

Last 10: 6-4Streak L181.4 scored · 77 allowed per game4-1 at home

L80-91at Georgia BulldogsFeb 21
W88-85vs LSU TigersFeb 18
W85-68at Missouri TigersFeb 15
W79-68vs Ole Miss RebelsFeb 7
W84-75vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 4
W79-69at Oklahoma SoonersJan 31
L82-88at Auburn TigersJan 29
W87-67vs Georgia BulldogsJan 24
L80-85at Kentucky WildcatsJan 22
L70-74vs Texas A&M AggiesJan 17

Florida Gators

Last 10: 9-1Streak W787.3 scored · 70.9 allowed per game5-0 away

W94-75at Ole Miss RebelsFeb 21
W76-62vs South Carolina GamecocksFeb 18
W92-83vs Kentucky WildcatsFeb 14
W86-66at Georgia BulldogsFeb 12
W86-67at Texas A&M AggiesFeb 8
W100-77vs Alabama Crimson TideFeb 1
W95-48at South Carolina GamecocksJan 29
L67-76vs Auburn TigersJan 24
W79-61vs LSU TigersJan 21
W98-94at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 17

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Florida	27-8	-	16-2
Arkansas	28-9	3	13-5
Alabama	25-10	3	13-5
Vanderbilt	27-9	5	11-7
Tennessee	25-12	5	11-7
Texas A&M	22-12	5	11-7
Georgia	22-11	6	10-8
Kentucky	22-14	6	10-8
Missouri	20-13	6	10-8
Texas	21-15	7	9-9
Auburn	22-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma	21-16	9	7-11
Mississippi State	13-19	11	5-13
Ole Miss	15-20	12	4-14
South Carolina	13-19	12	4-14
LSU	15-17	13	3-15

Box score

Stat	Florida Gators	Texas Longhorns
Field goals	32-54	25-58
Field goal %	59	43
Three-pointers	8-18	5-13
Three-point %	44	38
Free throws	12-15	16-21
Free throw %	80	76
Rebounds	29	30
Offensive rebounds	7	14
Defensive rebounds	22	16
Assists	15	2
Steals	8	6
Blocks	11	1
Turnovers	9	12
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	15
Fast-break points	16	8
Points in the paint	38	30
Fouls	17	13
Largest lead	15	8
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	42	46

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-42Boogie Fland makes 18-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half45-44Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Nic Codie assists)
2nd Half47-44Alex Condon makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half47-46Dailyn Swain makes driving layup
2nd Half47-47Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-47Thomas Haugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-49Dailyn Swain makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half51-49Urban Klavzar makes 23-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Brown assists)
2nd Half51-51Dailyn Swain makes driving layup
2nd Half52-51Xaivian Lee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-51Xaivian Lee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-51Xaivian Lee makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half56-53Simeon Wilcher makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half58-53Isaiah Brown makes driving layup
2nd Half58-55Tramon Mark makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half61-55Urban Klavzar makes 22-foot three point jumper (Xaivian Lee assists)
2nd Half61-57Jordan Pope makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half61-60Jordan Pope makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half61-62Dailyn Swain makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half61-64Jordan Pope makes driving layup
2nd Half62-64Alex Condon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-64Thomas Haugh makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Alex Condon assists)
2nd Half65-64Boogie Fland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-64Boogie Fland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-64Alex Condon makes driving layup (Isaiah Brown assists)
2nd Half70-64Alex Condon makes 9-foot hook shot (Xaivian Lee assists)
2nd Half70-65Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-65Boogie Fland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-65Boogie Fland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-65Boogie Fland makes 25-foot three point jumper (Xaivian Lee assists)
2nd Half75-66Jordan Pope makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-67Jordan Pope makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-67Xaivian Lee makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half80-67Boogie Fland makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half82-67Isaiah Brown makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half82-68Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-69Dailyn Swain makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-70Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-71Dailyn Swain makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-71Boogie Fland makes 18-foot pullup jump shot