Florida Stuns Texas Tech to Secure First Final Four Spot Since 2014
The Gators overcame a 10-point deficit in the final three minutes, led by Walter Clayton Jr.'s 30 points, to claim an 84-79 victory in the Elite Eight.
- Florida advanced to the Final Four with a dramatic 84-79 comeback win over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
- Walter Clayton Jr. scored 30 points, including 22 in the second half, and hit clutch 3-pointers in the final minute to lead the Gators' rally.
- Thomas Haugh contributed a crucial 20 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, sparking the late-game surge with back-to-back 3-pointers.
- Texas Tech, led by Darrion Williams with 23 points, built a 10-point lead in the second half but could not withstand Florida's 18-4 closing run.
- The Gators, now in their sixth Final Four and first since 2014, will face the South Region champion, Auburn or Michigan State, next Saturday in San Antonio.