Texas Longhorns Survive LSU's Furious Rally Behind Swain and Vokietaitis Double-Doubles

Texas Longhorns showcased resilience on their home court, holding off a determined LSU Tigers comeback to secure an 88-85 victory. With postseason ambitions heating up, the Longhorns leaned on dominant performances from Dailyn Swain and Matas Vokietaitis to stave off LSU’s late surge.

• Dailyn Swain: 21 points, 10 rebounds
• Matas Vokietaitis: 17 points, 10 rebounds
• Final Score: Texas 88, LSU 85

Swain’s impact was felt across both ends of the floor, notching a double-double and leading all scorers with 21 points. He also crashed the boards for 10 rebounds, anchoring Texas’ interior defense during critical moments as LSU mounted their comeback. Vokietaitis complemented Swain’s effort with his own double-double—17 points and 10 rebounds—giving Texas much-needed second-chance opportunities and stability inside.

Despite Texas building a comfortable lead, the Tigers found momentum late in the second half, cutting the margin to just three points in the closing seconds. The Longhorns, however, maintained composure and made clutch plays down the stretch to prevent LSU from completing the rally.

Both teams demonstrated high-level execution and intensity, with Texas ultimately capitalizing on their star duo’s production to protect home court. Swain and Vokietaitis’ double-doubles were pivotal, and their combined 38 points represented nearly half of Texas’ offensive output.

The win adds a valuable notch to Texas’ record as the conference race intensifies. For LSU, the narrow loss highlighted their ability to compete with top-tier opponents, and their strong finish could fuel momentum heading into their next matchups.

Fans can track these standout players and team performances throughout the season via official stats at Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers on ESPN.