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Texas Ends No. 10 Vanderbilt’s 16-0 Start With 80-64 Win

A road upset at Alabama restored confidence under Sean Miller’s tougher standards.

Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain (3) goes down under defense from Vanderbilt Commodores forward Devin McGlockton (99) as the ball heads toward the basket in the second half as the Longhorns take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Moody Center in Austin, Jan. 14, 2026.
Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) dunks the ball in the first half as the Longhorns take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Moody Center in Austin, Jan. 14, 2026.
Texas Longhorns guard Chendall Weaver (2) leaps to block an attempt from Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) in the first half as the Longhorns take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Moody Center in Austin, Jan. 14, 2026.
Texas Longhorns center Matas Vokietaitis (8) grabs a pass from guard Chendall Weaver (2) to dunk the ball in the second half as the Longhorns take on the Vanderbilt Commodores at the Moody Center in Austin, Jan. 14, 2026.

Overview

  • Texas improved to 11-6 overall and 2-2 in SEC play and will host 13-4 Texas A&M on Saturday.
  • The Longhorns dominated the boards 42-24 and held Vanderbilt to 26.7% shooting after halftime, conceding just nine points over the final nine minutes.
  • Matas Vokietaitis scored 22 points, Tramon Mark added 21, and Dailyn Swain posted 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
  • Sean Miller said the win at Alabama served as a springboard, citing renewed belief inside the locker room.
  • Miller awarded the game ball to reserve Chendall Weaver for hustle plays, highlighting five offensive rebounds and multiple deflections.