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Gators women’s basketball team flounders in blowout defeat against No. 2 Mississippi State

It was sink or swim for the Florida women's basketball team as it hit the road to play against the second-ranked team in the nation on Thursday.

Despite trailing by only two with six minutes to go before halftime, the Gators found a way to drown against Mississippi State as the Bulldogs (21-0, 7-0 SEC) handily defeated UF 90-53 in Starkville.

Haley Lorenzen, Gators womenu2019s basketball team preparing for No. 2 Mississippi State
Haley Lorenzen, Gators women’s basketball team preparing for No. 2 Mississippi State

Even with the 37-point loss, coach Cameron Newbauer said after the game he’s proud of his team for the effort they put forth against the No.