The Florida Gators (35-4) defeated the Auburn Tigers (32-6) 79-73 on Saturday evening in San Antonio. With the win, the Gators have advanced to the NCAA Title Game on Monday night.
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points to lead the Gators. He became the first player with back-to-back 30-point games in the Elite Eight and Final Four since Larry Byrd in 1979.
The Gators will now face another number one seed in the Houston Cougars NCAA Championship Game in San Antonio on Monday. Tipoff Monday night is scheduled for 8:50 PM.
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