NCAAB · Final

Texas Longhorns Edge LSU Tigers in Thrilling Finish

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Moody Center

Texas Longhorns 88, LSU Tigers 85, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won LSU Tigers vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns beat LSU Tigers 88-85 at Moody Center on February 17, 2026.

Who was favored in LSU Tigers vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -675 (about 87% implied). The favorite won.

The Texas Longhorns secured a narrow victory over the LSU Tigers with a final score of 88-85 in a closely contested matchup at the Moody Center. This game was noteworthy not only for its close scoreline but also for the Longhorns' impressive recent form, having won their last four games leading into this fixture.

The Longhorns, boasting a home record of 17-9, have shown strong performance lately, achieving a record of 7-3 in their last ten games. They averaged 81.8 points scored while allowing 74.6 points in that span. Their recent victories included wins against teams like the Missouri Tigers, where they triumphed 85-68, and Ole Miss Rebels, whom they defeated 79-68. Texas has been particularly strong at home, with a 4-1 record in their last five games, averaging 81.8 points while conceding 73.6.

In contrast, the LSU Tigers have struggled, with a record of 14-12 overall and just 2-8 in their last ten games. They have been on a three-game losing streak, averaging only 72.1 points while allowing a staggering 80.7 points per game during this stretch. Their most recent loss came against the Tennessee Volunteers, where they fell 63-73. The Tigers have had a difficult time on the road, with a 1-4 record in their last five away games, and their overall performance has been marked by inconsistency.

This game also featured a previous meeting earlier in the season, where Texas decisively defeated LSU 89-58 on February 1, 2025. The Longhorns' dominance in that matchup set the stage for expectations heading into this rematch.

In terms of player availability, the block does not specify any injuries affecting either team, indicating that both squads were likely at full strength for this critical encounter. The market had Texas favored by a spread of -10.5 according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -675 for the Longhorns and +490 for the Tigers. The total points line was set at 150.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game.

Conditions in the arena were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with fans likely contributing to the intensity of the match. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that kept the excitement alive, particularly in the second half where both teams exchanged leads. Key moments included Dailyn Swain making crucial free throws and Max Mackinnon driving to the basket for vital layups.

Ultimately, the Longhorns' ability to maintain composure in the closing moments secured their victory, showcasing their resilience and determination. The final score of 88-85 not only highlights the competitive nature of the game but also reinforces Texas’s position as a formidable opponent in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TEX -10.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	LSU Tigers +490 · Texas Longhorns -675

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Leaders

PointsDailyn Swain21Texas Longhorns
AssistsSimeon Wilcher4Texas Longhorns
ReboundsDailyn Swain10Texas Longhorns
PointsMax Mackinnon27LSU Tigers
AssistsJalen Reece9LSU Tigers
ReboundsMarquel Sutton5LSU Tigers

Recent form

Texas Longhorns

Last 10: 7-3Streak W481.8 scored · 74.6 allowed per game4-1 at home

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
W80-64vs Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 15
W92-88at Alabama Crimson TideJan 11

LSU Tigers

Last 10: 2-8Streak L372.1 scored · 80.7 allowed per game1-4 away

L63-73at Tennessee VolunteersFeb 14
L62-91vs Arkansas RazorbacksFeb 11
L71-83vs Georgia BulldogsFeb 7
W92-87at South Carolina GamecocksJan 31
L66-80vs Mississippi State BulldogsJan 29
L81-85at Arkansas RazorbacksJan 24
L61-79at Florida GatorsJan 21
W78-70vs Missouri TigersJan 17
L74-75vs Kentucky WildcatsJan 15
L73-84at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 10

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	LSU Tigers	Texas Longhorns
Field goals	32-62	29-52
Field goal %	52	56
Three-pointers	5-12	7-13
Three-point %	42	54
Free throws	16-19	23-34
Free throw %	84	68
Rebounds	27	34
Offensive rebounds	7	8
Defensive rebounds	20	26
Assists	13	9
Steals	7	4
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	5	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	5
Fast-break points	14	6
Points in the paint	36	38
Fouls	25	14
Largest lead	4	17
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	18	73

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-59Marquel Sutton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Max Mackinnon assists)
2nd Half55-59Marquel Sutton makes 13-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half55-61Simeon Wilcher makes layup
2nd Half57-61Max Mackinnon makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half57-63Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Jordan Pope assists)
2nd Half57-65Dailyn Swain makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half59-65Max Mackinnon makes 17-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half61-65Pablo Tamba makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half61-66Jordan Pope makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-67Jordan Pope makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-67Rashad King makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half63-68Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-69Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-71Tramon Mark makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half65-71Mike Nwoko makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Reece assists)
2nd Half65-73Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Simeon Wilcher assists)
2nd Half65-74Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-75Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-75Jalen Reece makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half70-75Mike Nwoko makes driving layup (Jalen Reece assists)
2nd Half70-77Camden Heide makes 4-foot dunk
2nd Half71-77Max Mackinnon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-78Tramon Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-79Tramon Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-79Mike Nwoko makes 12-foot hook shot
2nd Half73-81Tramon Mark makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half73-82Jordan Pope makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-82Max Mackinnon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Reece assists)
2nd Half76-83Tramon Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half77-83Max Mackinnon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-83Max Mackinnon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-84Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-85Dailyn Swain makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-85Max Mackinnon makes driving layup
2nd Half81-85Jalen Reece makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-85Jalen Reece makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-87Jordan Pope makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half83-87Mike Nwoko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half83-88Tramon Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-88Max Mackinnon makes driving layup (Jalen Reece assists)