Florida Gators Eliminate UConn, End 13-Game NCAA Win Streak

The Florida Gators secured a thrilling 77-75 victory over the UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament's second round, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017. Walter Clayton Jr. was instrumental in the win, scoring a game-high 23 points and hitting key three-pointers in the final minutes. Florida, which struggled early but rallied to take the lead late in the game, was backed by strong performances from teammates Alijah Martin and Will Richard, who contributed 18 and 15 points, respectively. Despite leading for much of the second half, UConn's shooting woes—including a significant late-game drought—ultimately cost them the game, ending their 13-game March Madness winning streak. Freshman Liam McNeeley led UConn with 22 points but couldn't secure the upset, as the team failed to capitalize on defensive pressure that resulted in turnovers. The loss signals a disappointing end to UConn's title defense and raises questions about the futures of several key players, including potential NBA draft picks McNeeley and Alex Karaban.