Texas Longhorns Defeat Ole Miss Rebels 79-68
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Moody Center
Texas Longhorns 79, Ole Miss Rebels 68, 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 Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas Longhorns?
Texas Longhorns beat Ole Miss Rebels 79-68 at Moody Center on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Ole Miss Rebels vs Texas Longhorns?
Texas Longhorns were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -575 (about 85% implied). The favorite won.
The Texas Longhorns secured a victory against the Ole Miss Rebels with a final score of 79-68 at the Moody Center on February 7, 2026. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked a chance for Texas to avenge their previous loss to Ole Miss earlier in the season, where they fell short with a score of 69-72 on January 30, 2025.
Entering this game, Texas had a home record of 15-9, while Ole Miss stood at 11-12 overall. Texas has shown a mixed form recently, with a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were riding a two-game winning streak. In those games, Texas averaged 82.3 points scored while allowing 79.6 points. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 82.4 points scored and 76.8 points allowed.
On the other hand, Ole Miss struggled in their recent outings, recording a 4-6 mark in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. They averaged 74.0 points scored but allowed 75.9 points in those contests. Their last five games were particularly concerning, as they managed to score only 66.2 points on average while allowing 74.4 points.
In terms of home and away performance, Texas held a home record of 3-2 in their last five games at Moody Center, while Ole Miss had a tougher time on the road with a 2-4 record in their last six away games. The conditions for this game were set with Texas being favored by a spread of -9.5 according to DraftKings, which also listed the total points at 145.5. The moneyline odds were -575 for Texas and +425 for Ole Miss, indicating a strong belief in a Texas victory.
Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best players. This game was expected to be a high-scoring affair, given the offensive capabilities of both teams, particularly Texas, who had shown a propensity to score heavily at home.
As the game unfolded, Texas maintained control, capitalizing on their home advantage and the momentum gained from their recent victories. Key scoring plays in the second half included a layup by Dailyn Swain that pushed Texas to a 71-68 lead, followed by a critical three-point jumper from Simeon Wilcher that extended their lead to 75-68. The Longhorns then sealed their victory with free throws from Tramon Mark and Swain, concluding the game at 79-68.
Overall, this match not only highlighted Texas's ability to bounce back from earlier setbacks but also showcased their offensive strength, particularly at home, as they look to build on this momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TEX -9.5 | 145.5 o -115 / u -105 | Ole Miss Rebels +425 · Texas Longhorns -575 |
Leaders
- PointsMatas Vokietaitis27Texas Longhorns
- AssistsDailyn Swain5Texas Longhorns
- ReboundsDailyn Swain8Texas Longhorns
- PointsEduardo Klafke16Ole Miss Rebels
- AssistsEduardo Klafke4Ole Miss Rebels
- ReboundsEduardo Klafke6Ole Miss Rebels
Recent form
Texas Longhorns
Last 10: 5-5Streak W282.3 scored · 79.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
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- 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
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- W92-88at Alabama Crimson TideJan 11
- L71-85at Tennessee VolunteersJan 7
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Ole Miss Rebels
Last 10: 4-6Streak L474 scored · 75.9 allowed per game2-4 away
- L66-84at Tennessee VolunteersFeb 4
- L68-71at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 31
- L63-72at Kentucky WildcatsJan 24
- L66-78vs Auburn TigersJan 21
- W68-67at Mississippi State BulldogsJan 18
- W97-95at Georgia BulldogsJan 15
- W76-69vs Missouri TigersJan 10
- L87-94vs Arkansas RazorbacksJan 8
- L70-86at Oklahoma SoonersJan 3
- W79-43vs Alcorn State BravesDec 30
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 | Ole Miss Rebels | Texas Longhorns |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-58 | 27-51 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 7-24 | 5-16 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 31 |
| Free throws | 13-17 | 20-23 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 87 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 26 |
| Assists | 11 | 12 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 32 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 16 | 76 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-41Ilias Kamardine makes 18-foot jumper
- 2nd Half37-42Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-43Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-43Augusto Cassiá makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ilias Kamardine assists)
- 2nd Half42-43Patton Pinkins makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half42-45Chendall Weaver makes layup (Matas Vokietaitis assists)
- 2nd Half44-45Ilias Kamardine makes 17-foot jumper (Eduardo Klafke assists)
- 2nd Half47-45Eduardo Klafke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Augusto Cassiá assists)
- 2nd Half47-47Matas Vokietaitis makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Tramon Mark assists)
- 2nd Half50-47Ilias Kamardine makes 25-foot three point jumper (Augusto Cassiá assists)
- 2nd Half50-50Camden Heide makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tramon Mark assists)
- 2nd Half51-50Kezza Giffa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-50Kezza Giffa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-52Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Simeon Wilcher assists)
- 2nd Half52-53Matas Vokietaitis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-55Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Dailyn Swain assists)
- 2nd Half53-55Kezza Giffa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-55Kezza Giffa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-55Eduardo Klafke makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-55Koren Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-57Tramon Mark makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-57Kezza Giffa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-59Matas Vokietaitis makes layup (Dailyn Swain assists)
- 2nd Half61-59Eduardo Klafke makes 20-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half61-61Jordan Pope makes driving layup
- 2nd Half61-63Tramon Mark makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-63Eduardo Klafke makes 19-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half64-63Kezza Giffa makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-63Kezza Giffa makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-65Jordan Pope makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half68-65Ilias Kamardine makes 25-foot three point jumper (Augusto Cassiá assists)
- 2nd Half68-68Jordan Pope makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chendall Weaver assists)
- 2nd Half68-69Jordan Pope makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-71Dailyn Swain makes layup
- 2nd Half68-72Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-75Simeon Wilcher makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half68-76Tramon Mark makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-77Tramon Mark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-78Dailyn Swain makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-79Dailyn Swain makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Texas Longhorns, below favours Ole Miss Rebels.
Venue
- Moody CenterAustin, TX
- Attendance10585
- OfficialsDon Daily, Wil Howard, Landon Brandes
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