Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn
- Florida defeated Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, advancing to the championship game.
- Walter Clayton Jr.'s performance, along with injuries to key Auburn players, contributed to the Gators' victory.
- Clayton scored 34 points, while Alijah Martin and Thomas Haugh added 17 and 12 points, respectively, for Florida.
- Coach Todd Golden stated, "We came out with a great start and we didn't look back," after the victory.
- Florida will play either Duke or Houston in the championship game, seeking their first title since 2006 and 2007.
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Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game
SAN ANTONIO — Walter Clayton Jr. is having an NCAA Tournament for the ages. Florida now just needs him to deliver one more time. Set to face Houston in the title game Monday night at the Alamodome, the Gators finally are getting a shot at another national championship after another special performance from their All-America guard. Clayton scored 34 points with five 3-pointers, giving him the first consecutive 30-point games this deep in the tour…
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