Things were looking rough for the Gators when they learned they’d be without star center Colin Castleton who would be missing the game due to a shoulder injury but they didn’t lay down and die, instead digging deep and playing one of their most inspired games of the season coming away with a 80-72 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. A big reason why was Florida’s best three-point shooting game of the season, hitting 10-24 from three (42%) and punishing the Bulldogs’ pack-the-paint defense. Both Florida and Mississippi State are teams fighting to get on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble so getting a head to head win is huge for the Gators.
No Castleton, No Problem As Gators Land Big Win
