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Florida Downs Mississippi State 80-72 - Match Report
Anthony Duruji scored 22 points leading Florida to a 80-72 victory over Mississippi State at Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Florida were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.0 at sportsbooks.
Florida got 17 points from Tyree Appleby and another 14 points from Kowacie Reeves. Tyree Appleby contributed 5 assists, while Brandon McKissic cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Mississippi State got a 18-point performance from Shakeel Moore, who was supported by 17 points from Tolu Smith. Iverson Molinar had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mississippi State, while Tolu Smith grabbed 6 rebounds.
Florida was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Mississippi State as they grabbed 26 boards, while Florida only had 21
Next game, Florida takes its act home to face Vanderbilt looking for another win. For Mississippi State, they head home to face Ole Miss.