Bulldogs Fall to Florida, Eyeing SEC Tournament

0:00On March 4th, Mississippi State Bulldogs fell hard to Florida, losing 108-74 in the SEC matchup. The Bulldogs started strong with a 24-14 lead early on, but Florida flipped the script with a big scoring run to grab control by. Half-time, and pulled away in the second half. Florida's defense sped up the game and forced Mississippi State into sloppy play, especially with turnovers piling up after the break. Rebounding battles also hurt the Bulldogs, letting the gators capitalize and build a huge advantage. Coach Chris Jans called it a tough challenge against a strong Florida squad, aiming for another deep tournament run. He pointed out their length, quick guards, and big men inside as key factors that overwhelmed his team. The Bulldogs now have a short turnaround, with practice today to shake off the loss before their final home game on Thursday. Jans stress getting the players motivated despite a rough season stretch, though honor several seniors before the game. Then head to Nashville for the SEC tournament where they'll need to find some momentum fast.