Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Live Score Updates

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Jan 10, 2026

The Texas Longhorns have entered the second phase of their season, having completed their non-conference schedule with a 9-4 record in 13 games. With this part of the season behind them, the focus now shifts to conference play. The Longhorns will begin their SEC journey on Saturday when they host the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are also making their debut in the SEC this season.

Mississippi State finished their non-conference slate with an 8-5 record and come into the matchup riding a four-game winning streak. For the Longhorns, their last game was a decisive 94-71 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore, which extended their winning streak to two games as they head into the contest against the Bulldogs.

Texas Longhorns vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs

This season, the Longhorns have relied heavily on sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis, who has emerged as a key player for the team. Vokietaitis leads the team in scoring with nearly 16 points per game, while maintaining a shooting percentage of 66% from the field. His contributions extend beyond scoring, as he averages 6.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Another standout performer for the Longhorns is forward Dailyn Swain, who has made an immediate impact. Swain averages 15 points per game, shooting over 55% from the field. She also contributes significantly on the boards and assists, averaging 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.

Looking at the Bulldogs, the Longhorns must pay close attention to guard Josh Hubbard, who is Mississippi State's top scorer with 21.3 points per game. He shoots 43.5% from the field and averages 31.5 minutes per game. In addition to being the leading scorer, Hubbard is also the team’s primary playmaker, dishing out nearly four assists per game while adding 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

The Bulldogs also have a strong presence in the frontcourt with seven-foot center Quincy Ballard. Ballard poses a significant challenge for Vokietaitis on defense, as he averages 6.9 points per game and leads the team in rebounds with 7.5 per game, along with 1.2 blocks per game.

After completing a grueling 13-game non-conference schedule, the Longhorns are set to open their SEC campaign at home. The game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Moody Center. Fans can look forward to live updates as the game unfolds.