The Texas Longhorns have reached the second phase of their season, with the non-conference portion now complete. Through 13 games, Texas has compiled a 9-4 record, and they are now focused on conference play. Their first test in the SEC comes this Saturday when they host the Mississippi State Bulldogs, who are also beginning their SEC journey this season.

Mississippi State ended their non-conference schedule with an 8-5 record and enter the matchup against Texas on a four-game winning streak. For the Longhorns, their most recent performance was a decisive 94-71 victory over Maryland Eastern Shore, which extended their winning streak to two games as they head into the SEC opener.

Key Players to Watch

This season, the Longhorns have leaned heavily on sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis, who is currently their leading scorer. Vokietaitis averages nearly 16 points per game while shooting an impressive 66 percent from the field. His contributions go beyond scoring, as he also averages 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game.

Another standout for Texas is forward Dailyn Swain, who has made an immediate impact. Swain enters the matchup averaging 15 points per game, shooting over 55 percent from the field. She also contributes 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, making her a versatile threat on both ends of the court.

On the other side, the Bulldogs have their own key players to watch. Guard Josh Hubbard leads the team in scoring with 21.3 points per game, shooting 43.5 percent from the field. He also averages 4.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game, making him a critical piece of Mississippi State’s offense.

Mississippi State also features a dominant center in Quincy Ballard, who stands at seven feet tall. Ballard presents a challenge for Vokietaitis on the defensive end. He averages 6.9 points per game and leads the team in rebounds with 7.5 per game, along with 1.2 blocks.

Game Details and Live Updates

After a demanding 13-game non-conference schedule, the Longhorns are set to open their SEC campaign at home. The matchup against the Bulldogs will take place at 5:00 PM at the Moody Center. Fans can expect live updates as the game unfolds.

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Stay tuned for more updates as the Longhorns take on the Bulldogs in what promises to be a competitive SEC matchup.