Denzel Aberdeen scored 20 points to lead five players in double figures on Tuesday night as No. 3 Florida overcame a halftime deficit in a 81-68 win over No. 22 Mississippi State in Starkville. Walter Clayton stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Gators (21-3, 8-3 Southeastern Conference), while Thomas Haugh came off the bench for 16 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Will Richard and Rueben Chinyelu each added 10 points. Josh Hubbard scored 19 points and dished out six assists for the Bulldogs (17-7, 5-6), while reserve KeShawn Murphy added 18 points and 13 boards.
No. 3 Florida rallies to 81-68 win over No. 22 Mississippi State
