Game Recap: Florida 71-Mississippi State 54

Florida Gators basketball coach Mike White coaches in 2017-18- GatorCountry photo taken by David BowieLead by Egor Koulechov’s 23 points and 8 rebounds on offense and a firm effort on defense that left the Bulldogs frustrated all night, the Gators came up victorious over Mississippi State by a score of 71-54. Florida did an excellent job targeting the offensive threats of Bulldogs like Quinndary and Nick Weatherspoon and forced them to take tough shots or give up the ball the other players the Gators were comfortable with shooting. Keeping opponents to 54 points will win you a lot of basketball games and the Gators are continuing to show that they are an improving defensive team. Other noticeable statlines include Chris Chiozza (playing with strep throat) having 10 points and 7 assists and Keith Stone adding 10 points and a career high 8 rebounds. Florida’s win keeps them on top of the SEC standings at a perfect 4-0 and keeps their winning streak going at 6 games.

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