# SEC Morning Report: Mark's Last-Second Heroics Push Texas into NCAA First Round; Mizzou Lands Major In-State Recruits **Published:** 2026-03-18 — **By:** Stacy Stanfield **Category:** daily-roundup — **Type:** daily-roundup **Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/sec-report-tramon-mark-texas-ncaa-win-mizzou-recruits --- ### Mark's Jumper Sends Longhorns Dancing Graduate guard Tramon Mark drilled a contested, 18-foot fadeaway jumper with just 1.1 seconds on the clock, delivering a dramatic 68-66 victory for the Texas Longhorns over NC State in the NCAA Tournament's First Four on Tuesday night. The clutch shot, Mark's fifth career game-winner, capped a wild finish and propelled Texas into the West Region's main bracket. The Longhorns survived a frantic late rally by the Wolfpack, who erased a nine-point deficit in the final three minutes to tie the game with 18 seconds remaining. Mark led the Longhorns with 17 points, but it was a balanced effort that secured the win. Sophomore center Matas Vokitaitis added 15 points, while junior Dailyn Swain contributed 13 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Senior Chendall Weaver provided a critical spark off the bench, recording his first career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Texas dominated the glass, holding a 45-33 rebounding advantage, which proved crucial in the tightly contested affair. The victory sends the No. 11 seed Longhorns to a first-round matchup against No. 6 seed BYU in Portland on Thursday. It was a resilient performance for a Texas team that had entered the tournament having lost five of its previous six games. ### QUICK HITS * **Alabama Baseball Falters:** Defensive miscues doomed the Alabama Crimson Tide in a 6-3 midweek loss to South Alabama. The Crimson Tide committed five errors, which led to five unearned runs for the Jaguars. Alabama held a 3-1 lead heading into the seventh inning before a pair of errors opened the door for a four-run, unearned rally by South Alabama that decided the game. * **No. 2 Baseball Upset:** The nation's second-ranked team was handed a 6-1 midweek defeat at the hands of Tarleton State. The loss was highlighted by an offensive struggle, with the lone run coming from a solo home run. * **Auburn Advances in NIT:** The Auburn Tigers overcame a sluggish first half to defeat South Alabama 78-67 in the opening round of the NIT. Kevin Overton was electric in the second half, scoring all 21 of his points after the break by hitting 7-of-8 three-pointers. Keyshawn Hall also chipped in 21 points for the Tigers, who now advance to the next round. * **Oklahoma Softball Hits the Road:** The No. 4 ranked Oklahoma Sooners softball team begins a seven-game road trip today with a matchup against Memphis. The game marks a shift for the Sooners, who have played 14 of their last 15 contests at home. ### PORTAL WATCH The transfer portal has been quiet across the SEC in the last 12 hours, with no new entries or commitments to report. ### RECRUITING BUZZ The Missouri Tigers had a massive day on the recruiting trail, landing a pair of four-star, in-state commitments for the class of 2027. The day started with a pledge from St. Charles native Jack Brown, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound tight end who is ranked as the top player in Missouri. Hours later, the Tigers doubled down, securing a commitment from Lee's Summit West wide receiver Chris Harris Jr. As a junior, Harris was a dynamic playmaker, amassing nearly 1,300 scrimmage yards, almost 2,000 all-purpose yards, and 15 total touchdowns. The additions of Brown and Harris significantly bolster Missouri's 2027 class, which has now jumped into the top 20 of national recruiting rankings. ### GAMES TO WATCH * **Texas vs. #6 BYU (NCAA Tournament First Round):** Thursday, March 19th, 6:25 p.m. CT. * **#10 Missouri vs. #7 Miami (NCAA Tournament First Round):** Friday, March 20th, 9:10 p.m. CT. --- *Original article: [SEC Morning Report: Mark's Last-Second Heroics Push Texas into NCAA First Round; Mizzou Lands Major In-State Recruits](https://secscouts.com/news/sec-report-tramon-mark-texas-ncaa-win-mizzou-recruits) — SEC Scouts*