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State carries confidence from its unbeaten start to SEC play into a road test at No. 9 Tennessee. Kevin O'Brien and Laila Murillo discuss the physical challenge and the Bulldogs' evolving style.
Hailey Johnson and Eden Nicholson scored as State drew Florida 2 to 2, moving to 7 wins, one loss and one draw.
Mississippi State hosts Florida at 6 p.m. Friday after opening SEC play with a win at Ole Miss. The matchup brings former Bulldog coach Nick Zimmerman back to Starkville.
Kati Anne Shepherd earned SEC Freshman of the Week after her game-winning goal helped State retain the Magnolia Cup, giving the 17-year-old four goals and a share of the team lead with 11 points.
State scored three times in the second half to win 4-1 at Ole Miss, open SEC play with three points and retain the Magnolia Cup for a seventh consecutive season.
