Dailyn Swain’s Texas Longhorns advance in NCAA Tournament with win over BYU

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Mar 20, 2026
ByA. K. Hannah
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On Thursday, March 19, Dailyn Swain, a former star at Columbus Africentric Early College High School, helped lead his current college team, the Texas Longhorns, to a 79-71 victory over the BYU Cougars in the NCAA Tournament.

The matchup was held at the Moda Center at 5:25 p.m.

Swain recorded 14 points, six assists, five rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes of play.

The Texas Longhorns are set to play again Saturday, March 21, at 4:10 p.m. at Moda Center.

Dailyn Swain
Dailyn Swain — Forward and guard — Junior — 6′8″ — 225 — Hometown: Columbus

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