Mississippi State Women’s Basketball Falls to Florida 71-56

STARKVILLE, Miss. — Mississippi State women’s basketball lost to Florida 71-56 on Thursday night, as the Bulldogs struggled to find consistent offense. The team shot below 40 percent from the field and made only one of three three-point attempts, according to the game statistics.

Madison Francis was a bright spot for the Bulldogs, scoring 20 points in the game. It was her fourth game with 20 or more points this season. She also recorded 13 rebounds, tying her career high, and earned her seventh double-double of the year, leading all SEC freshmen in that category.

Francis contributed defensively as well, rejecting three shots and swiping three steals. It marked her 15th game with at least three blocks and her fifth with three steals. Despite her efforts, Mississippi State was unable to overcome Florida’s lead, which reached as high as 24 points in the first half.

The Bulldogs will face the Texas Longhorns on the road Sunday at 1 p.m. CT, with the game available on SEC Network. Fans can follow updates on HailState.com or through the program’s social media accounts under the handle ‘HailStateWBK.’

Florida shot 46.4% from the field and 22.2% from three-point range. Mississippi State finished with 33 rebounds, 14 turnovers, and seven steals in the game.

Other notable contributors for Mississippi State included Favour Nwaedozi, with eight points and two free throws, Jaylah Lampley with six points, and Kharyssa Richardson, also with six points.

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