Florida Advances to NCAA Championship After Defeating Auburn 79-73

In a thrilling Final Four matchup, the Florida Gators triumphed over the Auburn Tigers with a score of 79-73, securing their place in the NCAA Championship game. Walter Clayton Jr. delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 34 points and leading Florida's late-game surge after trailing by eight at halftime. Coach Todd Golden's squad displayed resilience, mirroring their previous comeback against Texas Tech in the Elite Eight. Despite Auburn's Johni Broome's strong first half, he struggled in the second, contributing to Florida's victory. This win marks Florida's first championship game appearance since their back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007, with the Gators looking to claim their third national title. The championship game is set to take place on Monday night against the winner of the Duke vs. Houston semifinal.