The Texas Longhorns, led by Dailyn Swain's 25 points and 6 rebounds, dominated the Missouri Tigers 85-68 in a non-conference matchup at Mizzou Arena, handing the Missouri Tigers their second loss in their last five games. Missouri, averaging 80 points per game over their last five, was held to just 68 points, 12 below their recent average. The Longhorns, on the other hand, have been on a tear, averaging 82.2 points per game over their last five, and outscoring their opponents by 8.8 points per game. This win marked their fourth in their last five games, with the only loss coming against Auburn, 82-88. Texas's recent form has been impressive, with wins over Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Oklahoma, and this victory over Missouri is a reflection of their growing strength.
The game started off closely, with Missouri taking a 31-33 deficit into the half, but Texas pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Tigers 52-37. Missouri's Jayden Stone and Mark Mitchell led the team with 16 points each, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Longhorns' balanced attack. Texas's Matas Vokietaitis added 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Jordan Pope chipped in 15 points. The Longhorns' 52-point second half was a result of their 57.7% shooting from the field, including 6-12 from three-point range. Missouri, on the other hand, shot just 40.6% from the field and 5-20 from three-point range. The Tigers' recent trend of averaging 80 points per game over their last five was snapped, and they want to regroup and refocus for their next game.
Texas Longhorns' Dailyn Swain Scores 25 Points in 85-68 Win Over Missouri Tigers
Dailyn Swain's performance was the difference-maker in this game, as he hit big shots and made plays when it mattered most. He was 9-15 from the field, including 3-6 from three-point range, and added 6 rebounds to his 25 points. Matas Vokietaitis was also impressive, with his 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Jordan Pope's 15 points off the bench were a big boost for the Longhorns. On the other hand, Missouri's Anthony Robinson II, who had been averaging 12 points per game over the last five, was held to just 11 points on 4-12 shooting from the field. Jayden Stone and Mark Mitchell led the team with 16 points each, but they couldn't get enough help from their teammates to overcome the Longhorns' balanced attack.
The CHD Scout prediction had Missouri winning by 0.9 points, but that prediction was way off, as Texas dominated the game from start to finish.
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The prediction was wrong because it didn't account for Texas's recent form and their ability to score from multiple positions. The Longhorns have been on a roll, averaging 82.2 points per game over their last five, and they showed no signs of slowing down against Missouri. The Tigers, on the other hand, have been inconsistent, and their 80-point average over their last five games was inflated by their 88-87 win over Oklahoma. Texas's defense was also a factor, as they held Missouri to just 40.6% shooting from the field and 5-20 from three-point range.
Texas's win over Missouri is a big one for their tournament resume, as it marks their fourth Quadrant 1 win of the season. The Longhorns have been playing well lately, and this win should help them move up the NET rankings. Missouri, on the other hand, will drop a few spots in the NET rankings, but they still have a good chance of making the tournament. The Tigers have a 17-8 record and a NET ranking of 56, and they want to regroup and refocus for their next game. Texas's recent form has been impressive, with wins over Ole Miss, South Carolina, and Oklahoma, and this victory over Missouri is a reflection of their growing strength. The Longhorns have outscored their opponents by 8.8 points per game over their last five, and they want to continue that trend in their next game.
This win is a big one for Texas's tournament picture, as it marks their fourth Quadrant 1 win of the season. The Longhorns have been playing well lately, and this win should help them move up the NET rankings. Missouri, on the other hand, will drop a few spots in the NET rankings, but they still have a good chance of making the tournament. The Tigers have a 17-8 record and a NET ranking of 56, and they want to regroup and refocus for their next game. Texas's NET ranking of 38 is a reflection of their strength, and they want to continue to build on that in their next game. The Longhorns have a good chance of making the tournament, and this win over Missouri is a big step in the right direction. With 9 Quadrant 1 games under their belt, Texas has a strong resume, and they want to add to that in their next game.
The Texas Longhorns' 85-68 win over the Missouri Tigers is a reflection of their growing strength and their ability to score from multiple positions. Dailyn Swain's 25 points and 6 rebounds led the way, and Matas Vokietaitis and Jordan Pope added 19 and 15 points, respectively. The Longhorns' 52-point second half was a result of their 57.7% shooting from the field, including 6-12 from three-point range. Missouri, on the other hand, shot just 40.6% from the field and 5-20 from three-point range. The Tigers' recent trend of averaging 80 points per game over their last five was snapped, and they want to regroup and refocus for their next game. Texas's win over Missouri is a big one for their tournament resume, and it should help them move up the NET rankings. The Longhorns have a good chance of making the tournament, and this win is a big step in the right direction. With their recent form and their ability to score from multiple positions, Texas is a team to watch in the tournament conversation, and they want to continue to build on that in their next game.