Ole Miss vs Texas: SEC Tournament Showdown

0:00On March 11th, the 2026 SEC men's basketball tournament kicks off with Ole Miss basing Texas in the first round. The Rebels, sitting at 12 wins and 19 losses overall with a 4-14 SEC mark, tip off against the Longhorns who finished 18 and 13 with 9-9 in conference play. It's set for Wednesday, March 11th at 6 p.m. in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, airing on the SEC network. This beard enters his third season coaching Ole Miss, while Sean Miller is in his first year leading Texas after moving from Xavier. This marks the 18th all-time meeting between the teams, with Texas holding a 10-7 series edge, including a perfect 3-0 on. Neutral courts. It's also their first clash in the SEC tournament and postseason. Fans remember the team's last matchup on February 7th, when Texas held off a furious Ole Miss comeback to win 79-68 in Austin. The Rebels led late in the second half, sparked by Eduardo Klavki's 16 points, 6 rebounds

1:03and 4 assists, but Texas star Matas Vokia Titus dominated with 27 points on 9 of 10 shooting. Texas earned the 10th seed after stumbling in four of their final five regular season games, yet they ranked 41st in net and 33rd in, Kenpom. Leyland Swain leaves them as SEC newcomer of the year, averaging 17.7 points in 7.5 rebounds while Vokia Titus adds 15.7 per game and ranks high nationally in free throws. The long horns excel in rebound margin, scoring and trips to the line. Ole Miss eyes a signature upset to Bill Momentum as Texas clings to one of the last projected NCAA tournament spots. With both squads hungry for a deep run, this matchup could shift seasons in the blink of an eye.