Preview: Texas Visits Georgia in Key SEC Clash ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — A critical late-season Southeastern Conference matchup unfolds Saturday at Stegeman Coliseum as the Texas Longhorns visit the Georgia Bulldogs. Both teams enter with momentum, but for different reasons. Texas (17-9, 7-6 SEC) has won five of its last six, including a dramatic 88-85 home victory over LSU on Tuesday. Georgia (18-8, 8-5), meanwhile, is looking to build on a signature 86-78 road win at Kentucky that same night. The Longhorns will rely on the hot hand of guard Tramon Mark, who is averaging 16.4 points over his last five games. He torched Georgia for 23 points, six rebounds and four assists in the first meeting this season, a dominant 87-67 Texas victory in Austin on Jan. 24. Georgia seeks revenge and will counter with its own standout guard, Blue Cain. He is coming off a 20-point performance at Kentucky and has scored 17 or more in three of his last four outings. Cain was held to just five points in the loss at Texas. Recent results highlight the contrast in styles. Texas has found its stride in high-scoring affairs, averaging 83.2 points during its current winning stretch. Georgia’s path has been more volatile, mixing impressive wins with puzzling losses, including a 20-point home defeat to Florida last week. For the Bulldogs, this game represents a major opportunity to bolster their NCAA tournament resume with a Quadrant 1 victory. A win would also keep them in contention for a top-four SEC tournament seed. Texas aims to solidify its own postseason standing and continue its climb up the conference table. Beyond the star guards, Texas received a boost from Dailyn Swain’s 21 points off the bench against LSU. Georgia’s Marcus Millender is a facilitator to watch, dishing eight assists in the win at Kentucky. Tipoff is set for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Athens. The Longhorns’ next game is at home against Florida on Feb. 25. Georgia travels to Vanderbilt on the same date.