Texas Longhorns Leading at Halftime vs. Auburn Tigers: Live Updates

The Texas Longhorns were able to get back on track after a two-game skid with a resounding 87-67 victory over the then No. 21-ranked Georgia Bulldogs the last time out. The win improved the Longhorns' overall record to 12-8 and their conference record to 3-4.

Heading back on the road, the Longhorns will make the trip to take on the Auburn Tigers on their home floor. The Final Four squad from a season ago had a big change in the offseason as long-time head coach Bruce Pearl decided to step down, and his son Steven Pearl would take over as the Tigers' head coach.

Now in his first season as the Tigers' head man, Pearl has the Tigers sitting with a 13-7 overall record and a 4-3 conference record. And Tigers are riding a wave of momentum as they're set to host the Longhorns, winning three straight games and most recently knocking off the then No. 16th-ranked Florida Gators.

Texas Longhorns vs. Auburn Tigers

Texas Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain — Texas Longhorns guard Dailyn Swain (3) passes the ball against Georgia Bulldogs forward Jake Wilkins (21) during the first half at Moody Center. | Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

In their win against the Bulldogs, Longhorns forward Dailyn Swain continues to be the best player on the court for Miller's squad. Swain pieced together 26 points while making 12 of his 16 field goal attempts and cashing in two of his four shot attempts from beyond the arc. Swain also added six rebounds, two assists, and five steals.

Also on a role for the Longhorns is guard Tramon Mark, as the veteran player is finding his rhythm after a rocky start to the season. Against the Bulldogs, Mark scored 23 points while hitting 10 of his 16 field goal attempts and three of his seven three-point shots while adding six rebounds, four assists, and a steal.

Once the Longhorns hit the court against the Tigers, they'll have to keep an eye out for Auburn's Keyshawn Hall, who enters the matchup as the Tigers' leading scorer, averaging 20.3 points per game while shooting over 45 percent from the field and over 40 percent from three-point range. Hall is also Auburn's leading rebounder, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game, along with 2.9 assists.

The Tigers' second option heading into the ballgame is guard Tahaad Pettiford, who averages 13.8 points per game while shooting 37 percent from the field. Pettiford also averages 3.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and a steal per game.

The Longhorns will look to sustain their momentum and begin a winning streak, heading back out on the road to take on Auburn at Neville Arena at 6:00 PM. Be sure to check back here at tipoff for live updates as the game goes on.

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The Longhorns will take the court with their usual starting five of guard Jordan Pope, guard Tramon Mark, forward Dailyn Swain, forward Camden Heide, and center Matas Vokietaitis.

Matas Vokietaitis wins the tip, and the Longhorns will have the first possession of the ballgame.

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The Longhorns are picking right up where they've left off, with a hot start on the road, as the Longhorns get out to an early 11-5 lead with 15:57 minutes left to play in the first half.

Texas is finding a rhythm from three-point range early, making three out of its first five shots from beyond the arc, with Camden Heide knocking down a pair, and Jordan Pope has the other three-pointer. The Longhorns roll out to an early six-point lead thanks to an eight-to-nothing run over the last two minutes.

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Texas keeps sustaining its early momentum, leading 17-8 over the Tigers with 11:44 remaining in the opening half.

The Longhorns continue their hot start from beyond the arc with Jordan Pope now knocking down a pair and Dailyn Swain getting himself in the part, making his first shot from behind the arc. Auburn has struggled early with a scoring drought lasting over three minutes, while the Longhorns enjoy a six-to-nothing run over the last two minutes.

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The Longhorns are keeping the hot start through the middle of the first half, leading 27-17 with 7:01 minutes left to play in the first half.

Texas has continued to shoot from three with great efficiency, shooting over 60 percent from beyond the arc as a team. Camden Heide has been the engine behind the hot start with his team-high nine points and making all three of his attempts from behind the three-point line.

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The Longhorns have been able to hold their momentum throughout the first half, leading 33-23 with 3:35 minutes.

Dailyn Swain is still rolling up to a team-high ten points while shooting 80 percent from the field in the first half. And as a team, the Longhorns have had their shots falling, shooting 55 percent from the field as a team.

Halftime: Texas 42, Auburn 34

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While the Tigers were able to come out quickly in the second, the Longhorns still lead 52-44 with 14:39 left to play in the second half.

Auburn has been able to kickstart its offense with 10 second-half points while making three out of its first six shot attempts. Tigers' leading scorer Keyshawn Hall is getting hot after a slow first half, with 8 of the 10 Tigers second half points.

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The Longhorns are narrowly hanging onto their 55-54 lead as the Tigers have been able to battle within striking distance with 11:35 left to play in the second half.

Texas has gone cold from the field after an efficient first half, making just 5 of its 13 shot attempts in the second half so far. On the other hand, the Tigers are heating up in the second half, shooting six of nine from the field and finding their shot from beyond the arc, making four out of their five three-point shots.

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As both teams battle down the stretch of the second half, the Tigers have taken their biggest lead with 7:57 left to play in the second half, leading 63-60.

The Longhorns have not found much out of Tramon Mark, who's been one of their top players over the last few games as the guard has just four points on the night while shooting 4 of 11 from the field. Dailyn Swain has also had a right second half after a hot early first half, with just five points after halftime while shooting one of six from the field.