On January 31, 2026, Texas defeated Oklahoma 79-69 in a men's college basketball game at Lloyd Noble Center, extending Oklahoma's losing streak to eight games. Oklahoma led by as many as 14 points in the first half and was ahead 33-30 at halftime, but Texas rallied in the second half. Key performances included Nijel Pack with 23 points for Oklahoma and Dailyn Swain with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists for Texas. Despite Oklahoma's strong defense, which ranks nationally in opponent field goal percentage and defensive rating, they struggled to close out the game after losing their lead. Texas’s recent dominance in the series includes nine wins in the last ten meetings, including seven consecutive victories in Norman. The game was marked by Texas's ability to overcome a significant deficit, with Swain's clutch scoring sealing the win. Oklahoma's coach Porter Moser expressed concerns about defensive lapses and the need for improved team effort, especially with Wague's inconsistent performance and Elatontsev's emerging role. The loss comes as Oklahoma remains at the bottom of the SEC standings with a 1-8 conference record, while Texas improves to 4-5 in SEC play. The game highlighted Oklahoma's ongoing struggles and Texas's resilience in the rivalry.