- Matchup: Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Moody Center will host the exciting clash between the Oklahoma Sooners (16-14) and Texas Longhorns (18-12) this Saturday.
In their previous matchup, the Oklahoma Sooners secured a commanding victory over Missouri, concluding with a score of 80-64. Oklahoma showcased an impressive shooting performance, achieving a field goal percentage of 62.2% (28 out of 45), including 12 successful three-point attempts out of 22. From the charity stripe, the Sooners netted 12 of 20 free throws, equating to a conversion rate of 60%. On the boards, they gathered 25 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. The Sooners also registered 18 assists while forcing Missouri into 15 turnovers, resulting in 8 steals. Defensively, Oklahoma limited Missouri to a shooting percentage of 47.1%, as the Tigers made 24 of their 51 attempts. Missouri tallied 10 assists, 4 steals, and collected 22 rebounds (8 offensive, 14 defensive), yet didn’t record a block. From the free throw line, Missouri converted 8 of 16 shots, also hitting 8 out of 24 attempts from long range. Both teams encountered foul trouble, with the Sooners committing 14 fouls against Missouri’s 19.
The standout player for Oklahoma was Jadon Jones, who made all 5 of his shots, contributing a perfect scoring record with 13 points, and also grabbing 8 rebounds during his 25 minutes on the court.
This game marks Oklahoma’s current record of 16-14 for the season. The Sooners average 82.6 points per game, positioning them at 48th in the nation, while hitting 46.9% of their field goal attempts. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 37.2% (301 of 809), and converting 74.2% from the free throw line. As a team, Oklahoma averages 35.6 rebounds and has accumulated 422 assists throughout the season, ranking them 187th in Division I hoops. The Sooners have a low turnover rate, averaging just 10.2 per game while committing 17.5 fouls nightly.
Defensively, the Sooners have been proficient in forcing opponents into an average of 10.6 turnovers per game and typically receive 17.5 fouls. Ranked 198th in college basketball for assists allowed, Oklahoma has relinquished 410 assists this season. They allow a field goal percentage of 44.9% (810 of 1,805) and garner an average of 34.8 rebounds per game, placing them 272nd for points allowed per game (77.2) with a 34.4% success rate for 3-pointers.
In their last outing, the Texas Longhorns faced a challenging defeat, falling 105-85 to Arkansas. On the boards, Texas permitted Arkansas to snag 33 rebounds (4 offensive). The Longhorns shot 57.9% from beyond the arc, making 11 out of 19 attempts while converting 24 of 30 free throws (80.0%). Arkansas also excelled, sinking 35 of 60 field goal attempts for 58.3%. Texas shot 33 for 67 from the field, achieving 49.3%, while hitting 5 out of 13 three-point shots (38.5%) and converting 14 free throw attempts at 51.9%. Arkansas committed 22 fouls, allowing the Longhorns to shoot 27 free throws while Texas experienced 9 turnovers and collected 6 steals, with a total of 30 rebounds (21 defensive, 9 offensive).
Matas Vokietaitis shone brightly for Texas, achieving an impressive 60% shooting percentage (9 of 15) along with 7 rebounds and 21 points in 24 minutes, contributing 2 assists.
The Longhorns conclude the season with an 18-12 record. Offensively, Texas impressively hits 49.3% from the field, securing a rank of 23rd nationwide. This season, they have scored 2,530 points (averaging 84.3 points per game) and collect 37.8 rebounds per contest. They register 12.3 assists per game (299th in the nation) with an average of 10.9 turnovers. Texas is also known for committing 18.8 personal fouls per game while successfully converting 74.5% of their free throws.
On the defensive end, Texas allows opponents to shoot 36.4% from 3-point range (215 of 590), while their rivals convert 73.4% of their free throws. They give up an average of 12.0 assists and 29.8 rebounds per game, ranking 67th and 12th respectively in collegiate basketball. The Longhorns rank 248th in the nation for points allowed per game (76.5), forcing an average of 9.6 turnovers while allowing teams to achieve a 44.9% field goal shooting percentage (230th in college).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA showdown?
Pick: Support Oklahoma
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