Texas Longhorns Outshine Ole Miss Rebels with Paint Domination and Defensive Rebounds

The Texas Longhorns improved their record to 79-68, while the Ole Miss Rebels fell to 68-79 in a competitive matchup. The game was held at the Moody Center, where the Longhorns showcased their prowess on both ends of the court. With a strong start in the first half, Texas led by 37-25, setting a solid foundation for their eventual victory.

First Half

In the opening half, Texas established dominance early with effective scoring inside the paint. Matas Vokietaitis played a crucial role by contributing significantly to this effort. His impressive field goal percentage of 82 percent highlighted his efficiency around the basket. The Horns' defense also stood firm, limiting Ole Miss to just 25 points and forcing them into tough shots.

Second Half

As play resumed after halftime, Ole Miss attempted a comeback by increasing their scoring output to 43 points in this period alone. However, Texas maintained control through strategic rebounding and efficient shooting from beyond the arc at 36 percent accuracy. Camden Heide's defensive efforts were instrumental as he helped secure key rebounds that thwarted several Rebel attempts at closing the gap.

Final Outcome

Ultimately, it was Texas' ability to capitalize on second-chance opportunities that sealed their win over Ole Miss. Their bench contributed seven points while maintaining pressure defensively throughout all quarters of play—demonstrating depth across positions which proved too much for Mississippi's squad despite valiant efforts from players like Simeon Wilcher who added five points alongside two assists during critical moments within each quarter’s duration.

Looking ahead towards future matchups: fans can catch up next week when they face off against Missouri Tigers scheduled February 14th at Mizzou Arena located Columbia MO airing live via ESPN Networks starting promptly around evening hours (8:30 PM EST). Be sure not miss out sharing insights about these exciting developments!