Inside Florida's comeback over UConn: How Walter Clayton Jr. powered Gators to thrilling NCAA Tournament win

Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida’s rally to Sweet 16

RALEIGH, N.C. — Florida’s Sweet 16 dream continued as UConn’s NCAA Tournament dominance came to an abrupt end. The two-time defending national champions didn’t go quietly. But after controlling ...

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March Madness 2025: Walter Clayton Jr. stars as No. 1 Florida breaks No. 8 UConn's tourney win streak

UConn's historic win streak ends at 13.

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Gators' Clayton continues to reach milestones in NCAA tournament to go with multiple awards

Bartow grad Walter Clayton also has led the Gators to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament

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Top-seeded Florida downs UConn 77-75, ending Huskies' historic NCAA tournament run

Walter Clayton Jr. and No. 1 seed Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship, with Clayton burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating ...

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No. 4 Florida Gators win 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 after beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semis

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and Alijah Martin and Will Richard each added 16 for the Gators (29-4) in their fifth consecutive win.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points and fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday, beating the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers 86-77. Will ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Florida ends UConn's bid for third straight national title with 77-75 March Madness win

Walter Clayton Jr. and Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship, with Clayton burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating 77-75 victory ...

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No March Madness here: No. 1 seed Florida rolls past Norfolk State 95-69 for 7th straight win

First-team All-American Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and Florida defeated Norfolk State 95-69 on Friday, ensuring all four No. 1 seeds made it out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament ...

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No March Madness here: No. 1 seed Florida rolls past Norfolk State 95-69 for 7th straight win

First-team All-American Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and Florida defeated Norfolk State 95-69, ensuring all four No. 1 seeds made it out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament unscathed

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Florida Gators advance to next round of NCAA Tournament with win over Norfolk State

Todd Golden got the first NCAA Tournament win of his head coaching career as the top-seeded Florida Gators topped Norfolk State on Friday in Raleigh.

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UConn's Dan Hurley cries about officiating after Florida's NCAA Tournament win

UConn head coach Dan Hurley cries about officiating after the Huskies' loss to the Florida Gators in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

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Florida Gators survive UConn Huskies upset bid, advances in NCAA Basketball Tournament

Things got pretty hairy for a while, but the Florida Gators are headed to the Sweet 16 after staving off an upset bid from the UConn Huskies.

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Florida ends Connecticut's three-peat bid with comeback win in men's NCAA Tournament

No. 1 seed Florida is in the Sweet 16 but it wasn't easy as two-time defending champion Connecticut made the Gators rally in the NCAA men's tournament

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Todd Golden breaks down Florida's first-round win over Norfolk State in NCAA Tournament

Todd Golden spoke with the media after the Florida Gators' first-round win over the Norfolk State Spartans in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

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Florida basketball fans, media respond to Gators' SEC Tournament Finals win over Tennessee

After Florida basketball's 86-77 win over the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Tournament Finals, Gator Nation responded with elation on social media

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Gators win SEC Tournament title, secure No. 1 seed in NCAAs

A day after setting an SEC Tournament scoring record, No. 4 Florida got defensive to beat Tennessee in the title game and earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs. Following a 86-77 win over the No. 8 Vols, ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

No. 1 seed Florida makes late comeback to survive against eighth-seeded UConn

The No. 1 seed Florida Gators made a late comeback to avoid an upset Sunday, surviving against the defending champion No. 8 seed Connecticut Huskies with a 77-75 win.

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Social media reactions to Florida's SEC Tournament Quarterfinals win over Missouri

The Gator Nation reacts after Florida basketball's 95-81 win over the Missouri Tigers in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Recap: OKC Blue mount comeback in thrilling 126-123 OT win over Memphis Hustle

Recap: OKC Blue mount comeback in thrilling 126-123 OT win over Memphis Hustle.

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March Madness 2025: Florida Gators draw Maryland Terrapins in Sweet 16 matchup

Following a buzzer-beater win for Maryland, the Florida Gators will face the Terrapins in the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

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March Madness: Power rankings for Florida basketball ahead of NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Here's where the Florida Gators rank in The Athletic's men's March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament power rankings ahead of the Sweet 16.

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Stephen A. Smith after Florida's SEC Tournament win over Alabama: 'They look real as hell'

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith was extremely impressed with the Florida Gators after their win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Tournament Semifinals

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

USA TODAY Sports' March Madness expert picks includes Florida Gators among title winners

One of USA TODAY Sports' five college basketball experts picked Florida Gators to win NCAA Tournament, two others expect to see them in the finals

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Why smokin' hot Florida will win 2025 NCAA Tournament: Gators 'cut it' loose with big-man convoy

Florida's lineup features an element that few, if any teams, can match in the NCAA Tournament

CBS Sports - Mar. 18

UConn vs. Florida odds, March Madness predictions, start time: 2025 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Florida Gators vs. Connecticut Huskies picks for the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Sunday

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SEC Power Rankings: Conference sending record 14 teams to NCAA Tournament

Coming out of the SEC Tournament, the Florida Gators top our conference power rankings entering March Madness.

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USA TODAY Sports has this team beating Florida basketball in the 2025 NCAA Tournament

Florida basketball is heading to the Sweet 16, but some analysts still favor another team to win it all. See who experts are picking over the Gators.

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Florida basketball takes down Tennessee Volunteers to claim SEC Tournament championship

For the fifth time in program history, the Florida Gators are SEC Tournament champions, following a convincing win over the Tennessee Volunteers.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Florida vs Norfolk State schedule, TV channel: How to watch March Madness NCAA Tournament game

What time is the Florida vs Norfolk State NCAA Tournament game? How to watch Gators vs Spartans March Madness game on Friday, March 21 on TV.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

UConn dispatches of Arkansas State, 103-34, in first round of NCAA Tournament

Azzi Fudd had 21 of her 27 points in the first half as second-seeded UConn rolled to a 103-34 win over Arkansas State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

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UConn men’s basketball puts streak on the line against No. 1 seed Florida in Round of 32; How to watch

RALEIGH, N.C. – The UConn men’s basketball team knows the quality it will go up against on Sunday against No. 1 seed Florida in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32. The Huskies opened as 9.5-point ...

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UConn routs Arkansas St. by 69 in NCAA opener

Azzi Fudd had 21 of her 27 points in the first half as second-seeded UConn rolled to a 103-34 win over Arkansas State in the first round of the NCAA tournament Saturday.

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UConn, Dan Hurley will be underdogs vs. Florida, but Huskies still have some fight left

UConn coach Dan Hurley reflects on Huskies' stunning NCAA Tournament run after ugly win against Oklahoma.

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How to Watch Norfolk State Spartans vs. Florida Gators Live Online With Sling TV

The first round of Men’s NCAA March Madness 2025 features the No. 16-ranked Norfolk State Spartans taking on the No. 1-ranked Florida Gators on Friday, Mar. 21. Want to watch Norfolk State vs. ...

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March Madness 2025: How to watch the Oklahoma vs. UConn NCAA tournament game tonight

Oklahoma and UConn will meet in the NCAA Tournament tonight— here's the scoop on how to watch tonight's game.

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Everything an emotional Dan Hurley said after UConn's NCAA Tournament streak ended in loss to Florida

UConn coach Dan Hurley got choked up in his postgame press conference after a dramatic loss to Florida

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UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley sounds off on refereeing in Florida second round loss

Look: UConn coach Dan Hurley expresses disappointment about no calls in loss to Florida in NCAA Tournament second round.

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NCAA Tournament West Region predictions: Contenders to challenge Florida in March Madness

Florida earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region of the NCAA but there are plenty of contenders that could keep the Gators from the Final Four.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Inside Florida's comeback over UConn: How Walter Clayton Jr. powered Gators to thrilling NCAA Tournament win

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