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Texas Beats Texas A&M in Bubble Tilt as Aggie Baseball Stays Unbeaten Before UCLA Test

The Longhorns secured a Quad 1-A road win that strengthens their at-large case.

Texas Longhorns guard Chendall Weaver (2) celebrates taking the lead over Florida in the second half as the Longhorns play the Gators at the Moody Center in Austin, Feb. 25, 2026.
Texas Longhorns guard Tramon Mark (12) heads back out to the court after a timeout in the second half as the Longhorns play the Florida Gators at the Moody Center in Austin, Feb. 25, 2026.
Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) puts the ball up as Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) defends in the second half as the Longhorns play the Florida Gators at the Moody Center in Austin, Feb. 25, 2026.
Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) defends against an attempt from Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) in the second half as the Longhorns play the Florida Gators at the Moody Center in Austin, Feb. 25, 2026.

Overview

  • Texas defeated Texas A&M 76-70 at Reed Arena, earning a Quad 1-A result that improves the Longhorns’ NCAA Tournament résumé.
  • Tramon Mark led Texas with 23 points and Jordan Pope scored 17, as the Longhorns kept turnovers to 11 and went 11-for-12 at the line in the second half.
  • The outcome influences both rivals’ bubble standing and SEC seeding, with recent bracketology placing each near the First Four cut line entering the game.
  • In Arlington, No. 23 Texas A&M baseball run-ruled Virginia Tech 10-0 in seven innings to reach 9-0, powered by six scoreless innings from starter Shane Sdao.
  • Returning infielder Chris Hacopian homered before exiting with back tightness, and coach Michael Earley said he remains day-to-day ahead of games against No. 1 UCLA and Arizona State at Globe Life Field.