Things started favorably for the Gators in the first half as their lead swelled to 16 points against the Mississippi State Bulldogs but their double-digit lead wasn’t enough. Adjustments by coach Ben Howland and his team at the half got them back in the game, shooting 70% from the field in the second stanza to beat the Gators 78-71. This is yet another example of the Gators building a lead only to have it fizzle away, a common occurrence of the last few seasons. They now fall to 4-3 in the SEC and have a lot of work to do if they’re going to stay near the top of the league.
Florida’s Defense Collapses In 78-71 Loss To Mississippi State
