- Matchup: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Texas Longhorns
- Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The South Carolina Gamecocks (11-10) are set to travel to the Moody Center on Tuesday, aiming for a victory against the Texas Longhorns (12-9).
In their previous game, the South Carolina Gamecocks suffered a defeat against LSU, losing 92-87. The Gamecocks committed 18 fouls, while LSU had 20. From beyond the arc, South Carolina shot 9 for 22. LSU achieved an impressive 84.0% free-throw success, making 21 out of 25 attempts. LSU had a total of 34 rebounds (8 offensive and 26 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They also recorded 23 assists and 4 steals. Defensively, South Carolina allowed a shooting percentage of 51.7%, with LSU making 31 of 60 shots. The Gamecocks managed 13 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and made 9 steals. On the boards, they secured 27 rebounds, including 9 offensive. South Carolina converted 22 of 31 free throws for a success rate of 71.0% and finished the game with a field goal percentage of 40.6% (28 out of 69), hitting 9 of 24 three-point attempts.
Meechie Johnson Jr. was a standout performer, contributing 21 points on 5 for 13 shooting. He played for 37 minutes, grabbed 5 rebounds, and dished out 6 assists, finishing with a field goal percentage of 38.5%.
Heading into this matchup, South Carolina has an overall record of 11-10 this season. The Gamecocks average 76.9 points per game, ranking 170th nationally, with a field goal percentage of 44.8%. Their three-point shooting stands at 31.5% (176 out of 558), along with a free-throw percentage of 79.0%. As a collective, South Carolina pulls down 33.8 rebounds per game and has notched 297 assists this season, ranking 202nd in college basketball for assists. They average 10.3 turnovers and commit 17.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Gamecocks force 10.0 turnovers per game while allowing 17.3 fouls. They rank 271st nationally, yielding 311 assists this year. The Gamecocks’ defense permits a shooting percentage of 44.7% (569 out of 1,273) and averages 35.0 rebounds allowed per game. They restrict opponents to 30.4% shooting from three-point range and are positioned 195th in the nation for opponent points per game (74.0).
In their last outing, the Texas Longhorns secured a win against Oklahoma, finishing 79-69. Texas collected 25 defensive rebounds alongside 5 offensive boards, totaling 30 rebounds for the game. They committed 13 turnovers but recorded 7 steals. Oklahoma was called for 17 fouls, sending the Longhorns to the charity stripe 15 times, where they converted 11 for a success rate of 73.3%. In three-point shooting, Texas hit 8 of 21 attempts at 38.1%. Overall, the Longhorns achieved a field goal percentage of 60.0% by making 30 out of 50 attempts. Oklahoma managed to convert 25 out of 61 shots for a shooting percentage of 41.0% during the matchup. They hit 9 out of 28 three-point attempts, finishing at 32.1%, and went 10 out of 16 from the free-throw line (62.5%). In respect to rebounding, Texas allowed Oklahoma to collect a total of 26 boards (8 offensive).
Dailyn Swain was impactful for the Longhorns, making 5 of 9 field goal attempts for a 55.6% shooting percentage. He recorded 10 rebounds, contributed 18 points in his 37 minutes on the court, and provided 6 assists.
The Longhorns hold a record of 12-9 for the season. Offensively, Texas boasts a shooting percentage of 49.1%, ranking 30th in the nation. They have scored 1,803 points this year, averaging 85.9 points per game, while securing 39.7 rebounds on average. They assist on 13.0 plays per game, ranking 261st, and turn the ball over 11.3 times each contest. Texas averages 19.9 personal fouls per game and converts 73.9% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, the Longhorns concede 35.7% in three-point shooting (153 out of 429), while opponents convert 72.0% of their free throws. They allow an average of 11.7 assists and 30.6 rebounds per game, ranking 54th and 20th in respective categories. The Longhorns rank 224th in college basketball for points per game allowed, with 75.2. They can force 10.4 turnovers each game, permitting teams to shoot 43.1% from the floor (147th in D-1).
Who will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Choose South Carolina
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