Ole Miss delivered the cleaner, more composed 40 minutes and beat Texas 76-66 on March 11, 2026, handing the Longhorns (18-14) another loss in a stretch that has now featured four defeats in their last five games.
In a game without posted period-by-period scoring, the final margin told the story: Ole Miss (13-19) controlled enough of the possession battle to build separation and keep Texas from generating the kind of late momentum that can swing March games.
How it happened
Texas entered with the better record, but Ole Miss played like the more stable group when it mattered. The Rebels’ 76 points were enough to dictate terms, while Texas never found the scoring punch to match pace once the game tilted.
The result was a 10-point road win that stood out not just because of the opponent’s profile, but because Ole Miss came in with a 13-19 record and still managed to impose its will against a team that had been living on thin margins.
Turning point
The decisive swing was Ole Miss creating a two-possession cushion and then maintaining it. Texas needed a run to flip the game, but the Rebels consistently answered with enough offense to keep the Longhorns from ever getting the score back to even footing.
What it means going forward
For Ole Miss, the win is a tangible March moment — a 76-66 result that proves the Rebels can close a game against a higher-win opponent. For Texas, it’s another data point in a worrying recent trend: the Longhorns’ form line (LLLWL) now reflects a team searching for consistency at the worst time of year.
Next up
Venue information was listed as TBD, and no additional scheduling details were provided.