Mississippi State men's basketball against Florida: Live updates, score
Mississippi State men's basketball is coming off two straight wins, including a strong performance against Alabama at Humphrey Coliseum last week.
The Bulldogs can build on that win with a road against Florida on Wednesday (5:30 p.m., SEC Network), battling with Colin Castleton. The 6-foot-11 forward is the Gators' top scorer, averaging 15.4 points, and coach Ben Howland said Mississippi State (12-4, 3-1) won't leave its defenders alone against Castleton.
Florida (10-6, 1-3) opened the SEC with three straight defeats against ranked opponents, but its rebounded with a win against South Carolina.
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Guard Iverson Molinar has played a major role in the Bulldogs' previous two wins, combining to score 52 points en route to the SEC's player of the week honor.
Forward Tolu Smith is expected to be back at full strength, too, a boost in guarding Castleton. Smith returned from a two-game absence against Alabama but dealt with foul trouble and saw limited time on the floor.
Follow along for live updates between Florida and Mississippi State below.
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Live updates: Mississippi State men's basketball against Florida
