The Florida Gators (31-4) defeated Norfolk State (24-11) 95-69 on Friday night in Raleigh, North Carolina, ensuring that all four #1 seeds of the NCAA Tournament advanced to the second round.
Walter Clayton Jr led the way with 23 points (including four three-pointers) for the Gators. Alijah Martin added 17 points in the win for Florida.
The Gators now prepare for a showdown with two-time defending national champion UConn. The Huskies are a #8 seed and defeated #9 seed Oklahoma 67-59 on Friday to advance to this point. Tipoff in that game is scheduled for 12:10 PM on Sunday afternoon.
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