Texas Puts Four-Game Winning Streak on the Line Against LSU
Looking to solidify their NCAA Tournament resume, the Texas Longhorns host the last-place LSU Tigers at the Moody Center on Tuesday night. Riding a four-game winning streak that includes crucial road wins over Oklahoma and Missouri, Texas has moved from a bubble team to a near-lock for the tournament, with projections giving them an 81.5 percent chance to earn a bid. The Longhorns enter the contest with a 78 percent win probability, making it their most favorable remaining matchup of the regular season.
While the Longhorns are peaking at the right time, LSU comes to Austin in a tailspin, having lost six of their last seven games. The Tigers, sitting at 2-10 in conference play, will be without two key players: leading scorer and UNLV transfer Dedan Thomas Jr. (15.3 PPG, 6.5 APG) and forward Jalen Reed. This will put more pressure on sharpshooter Max Mackinnon, who averages 14.5 points per game. For Texas, forward Lassina Traore will miss his third consecutive game with knee soreness. In his absence, sophomore Nic Codie has provided a lift, scoring nine points and grabbing six rebounds in 15 minutes during the recent victory over Missouri.
QUICK HITS
- Georgia Football Adds OLB Coach: The Georgia Bulldogs have hired Larry Knight as the team's new Outside Linebackers Coach. Knight, an Augusta native, has previous coaching experience in the state at Georgia State and Georgia Tech and is known as a strong recruiter within the region.
- SEC Teams Compete at Moon Golf Invitational: The No. 8 Auburn Tigers claimed victory at the Moon Golf Invitational. The No. 6 Texas A&M Aggies secured a runner-up finish, led by Vanessa Borovilos, who won the individual championship with a final score of 7-under par. Other SEC teams in the strong 17-team field included No. 22 Tennessee (5th), No. 5 Florida (6th), No. 18 South Carolina (11th), and LSU (12th).
- Alabama Men's Golf in Ninth at Watersound: The No. 11 Alabama men's golf team is in ninth place after 36 holes at the Watersound Invitational in Panama City, Fla. The Crimson Tide improved by seven strokes from the first to the second round, finishing the day with a team total of 3-over par.
- Georgia Track & Field Athletes Earn SEC Honors: Two members of the Georgia track and field team received SEC weekly awards for their performances at the Tiger Paw Invite. Freshman Adaejah Hodge and graduate transfer Kimani Jack were recognized by the conference for their standout efforts.
PORTAL WATCH
The transfer portal remained quiet for SEC programs over the last 12 hours, with no new entries or commitments to announce.
RECRUITING BUZZ
High school recruiting news was similarly quiet Tuesday, with no new commitments for any of the conference's football or basketball programs.
GAMES TO WATCH
- Vanderbilt vs. Eastern Michigan (Baseball): Coming off a 1-2 opening weekend at the Shriners Children's College Showdown, the Vanderbilt Commodores host Eastern Michigan for a two-game midweek series in Nashville. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT on SECN+.
- Texas vs. LSU (Men's Basketball): The Longhorns and Tigers face off in Austin with major implications for Texas's tournament hopes. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. CT on SEC Network.
- Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss (Men's Basketball): On Wednesday, the Texas A&M Aggies return to Reed Arena to take on Ole Miss. The Aggies will debut their Corps of Cadets-themed uniforms for the 6 p.m. matchup.