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Tigers Aim to Extend Win Streak vs. Longhorns
14 Feb
Summary
- Missouri seeks fourth consecutive conference win against Texas.
- Both teams enter the game with three-game winning streaks.
- Last year's contest was low-scoring; this year's expected to be high-scoring.

Missouri aims to build on their first three-game conference winning streak as they host Texas on Saturday. This crucial SEC matchup sees the Tigers currently tied for fourth place in the standings, while the Longhorns sit one game behind in ninth place. Both Missouri and Texas enter the game with momentum, each having secured three consecutive victories. The Tigers are fresh off an 86-85 road win against Texas A&M, with Trent Pierce and T.O. Barrett scoring a combined 40 points. Texas also defended their home court, defeating Ole Miss 79-68, led by Matas Vokietaitis' 27 points. Last year's contest saw Missouri fall 61-53 to the Longhorns. However, with both teams averaging at least 78 points in their recent games, Saturday's rematch is anticipated to be a more high-scoring affair.