WATCH: Ben Howland discusses MSU's victory over Florida
STARKVILLE, Miss. – Mississippi State needed a bounce-back win and the Bulldogs got it.
Three days after a disappointing loss to Texas A&M, MSU defeated Florida 72-69 on Saturday at Humphrey Coliseum. State forward Tolu Smith set new career highs with 27 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs to victory.
MSU improved its record to 9-5 overall and 4-2 in Southeastern Conference play. Florida fell to 6-4 overall with a 3-3 mark now in league action.
After the game, State head coach Ben Howland met with reporters to break down the contest. See video of Howland's full postgame press conference above.
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