No. 18 Florida Defeats Wake Forest to Stay Unbeaten in ESPN Invitational

The Gators overcame a slow start with strong defense and rebounding to secure a 75-58 victory and advance to the tournament final.

Florida improved to 7-0, marking its best season start in 12 years, with a win over Wake Forest in the ESPN Events Invitational semifinals.
Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators with 21 points, while Alijah Martin, Will Richard, and Alex Condon also scored in double figures.
A dominant 10-0 run to open the second half helped Florida extend its lead after trailing by as many as nine points in the first half.
The Gators' aggressive defense forced 13 turnovers, resulting in 21 points, and they controlled the boards with a 44-30 rebounding advantage, including 15 offensive rebounds.
Florida will face Wichita State in the tournament championship game on Friday after the Shockers' overtime win against Minnesota.