Denzel Aberdeen scores 20, leading No. 3 Florida over No. 22 Mississippi State 81-68

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) runs into the hands of a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Starkville, Miss.

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) runs into the hands of a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)


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STARKVILLE, Miss. — Denzel Aberdeen had a game-high 20 points and Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points to lead No. 3 Florida to an 81-68 victory over No. 22 Mississippi State. Thomas Haugh scored 16 points for Florida and Will Richard and Rueben Chinyelu each added 10. Josh Hubbard led Mississippi State with 19 points while KeShawn Murphy had 18 points and 13 rebounds. Trailing by one at halftime, Florida exploded on a 17-0 run to open the second half and were never threatened the rest of the way.

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