Men's Basketball preview: LSU

Game 26: TEXAS (16-9, 7-5 SEC) vs. LSU (14-11, 2-10 SEC)

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 - 8 p.m. Central

Moody Center (10,763) - Austin, Texas

GameDay Quick Facts

• TELEVISION: The game will be televised nationally by SEC Network with Lowell Galindo (play-by-play) and Pat Bradley (analyst) on the call.

• RADIO: The Longhorn Radio Network broadcasts every UT game on the statewide network. Craig Way (pxp) and Eddie Oran (analyst) will call the action. Check TexasLonghorns.com for a listing of affiliates carrying the game.

• SERIES: LSU leads, 20-13. Last meeting: Texas 89-58 (Feb. 1, 2025; Baton Rouge).

Notables

• FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK: The Longhorns have won four straight and five of their last six games entering Tuesday's contest. In the current four-game win streak, Texas has posted a +11.8 scoring margin (81.8-70.0) and a +9.3 rebound margin (35.8-26.5).

• DAILYN DELIVERS: The SEC Co-Player of the Week, junior G/F Dailyn Swain posted a game-high 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-6 threes, 4-4 FT) to go along with six boards, two assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Saturday's win at Missouri. He has topped the 20-point mark in SIX of his first 12 SEC contests.

• MATAS SEEING DOUBLE: Sophomore C Matas Vokietaitis recorded a double-double with 19 points (6-10 FG, 7-8 FT) and a game-high 10 rebounds (five offensive) and added two blocks in 25 minutes on Saturday at Missouri. He has posted four double-doubles on the season, including a pair in SEC action.

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Players Mentioned

Dailyn Swain

Matas Vokietaitis

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics