STARKVILLE \u2013 The Mississippi State Bulldogs begin postseason play in the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, as they will look to avenge regular season loss against the Florida Gators. Tipoff for the contest is set for 12:30 p.m. CT on SEC Network. \u00a0
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\nGAME INFORMATION
\nFlorida Gators (17-14, 5-11 SEC) vs Mississippi State Bulldogs (18-12, 5-11 SEC)
\nDate: Monday, November 30, 2:00 p.m. CT
\nLocation: Starkville, Miss. (Humphrey Coliseum)
\nWatch: SECN+
\nListen: MSU Radio Network \u2013 Starkville 96.1
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\n\tMadison Francis<\/a> was recognized by the Southeastern Conference as a member of the All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams.
\n\tFrancis becomes the first freshman to be named to the All-Defensive Team since the 2019-20 season.
\n\tFrancis currently leads the nation with 84 total blocks and secured the program’s single-season freshman block record with four in the regular season finale against LSU.
\n\tMississippi State is currently listed as the last team in the NCAA Tournament according to ESPN bracketologist Charie Creme.
\n\tThe Bulldogs hold a NET ranking of 39 entering Wednesday’s contest against the Gators.
\n\tThe Bulldogs have seven players averaging 8 or more points per game, making them one of three teams in the nation to have seven or more players to do such, joining LSU (8) and Texas (7).
\n\tTrayanna Crisp<\/a> leads the team with a 37.4 three-point percentage. She has knocked down three or more in eight games this year, and the Bulldogs are 6-2 when dshe does so.
\n\tFavour Nwaedozi<\/a> is one of five players in the SEC to average a double-double with 12.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.
\n\tNwaedozi has recorded 14 double-doubles this season, the most by a single Bulldog since Teaira McCowan’s 31 during the 2018-19 season.
\n\tKharyssa Richardson<\/a> is averaging 11.6 against conference foes, the second-most of any Bulldog in that period. \u00a0
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\nSCOUTING THE OPPONENT <\/p>\n
\n\tFlorida’s offense is led by their big three of Liv McGill (22.3), Me’Arah O’Neal (13.4) and Laila Reynolds (12.4).
\n\tMcGill ranks second in the conference in scoring and eighth in the nation.
\n\tMcGill also ranks fourth in the SEC in assists with 6.2 per game.
\n\tThe Gators thrive in getting to the line, as they attempt the third most free throws in the SEC (21.1) and make the fourth most in the conference (14.7).
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\n\tFlorida leads the all-time series 29-28.
\n\tThe Gators are currently on a three-game winning streak in the series after winning the regular season contest in Starkville, 71-56.
\n\tThe two teams have only faced off in the SEC Tournament five times and will be facing off for the first time since 2014. Florida is 4-1 in SEC Tournament games against the Bulldogs.
\n\tAcross the last 10 meetings, State leads 6-4.
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