Denzel Aberdeen Scores 20, Leading No. 3 Florida Over No. 22 Mississippi State 81–68

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) runs into the hands of a Mississippi State defender during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Denzel Aberdeen had a game-high 20 points and Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points to lead No. 3 Florida to an 81–68 victory over No. 22 Mississippi State.

Thomas Haugh scored 16 points for Florida (21–3, 8–3 Southeastern Conference) and Will Richard and Rueben Chinyelu each added 10.