The No. 4 Florida Gators defeated the No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide 104-82 in the SEC Tournament semifinals. Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators with 22 points, while Alijah Martin and Will Richard contributed 16 points each. The Gators will face No. 8 Tennessee in the championship game after Tennessee’s 70-65 victory over No. 3 Auburn.
The first half of the game saw 10 lead changes, with Florida holding a slim 47-45 lead. However, the Gators stepped up their game in the second half, pulling away from Alabama. Chris Youngblood led the Crimson Tide with 14 points, while Clifford Omoruyi and Mouhamed Dioubate added 12 points each.
Clayton was a standout player for Florida, shooting 6 for 11 from 3-point range and dishing out six assists. The Gators’ win marks their fifth consecutive victory and sets them up for a showdown with Tennessee in the SEC championship game.
The game showcased strong performances from both teams, but ultimately Florida’s offensive firepower and solid defense proved too much for Alabama to handle. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between Florida and Tennessee in the conference championship game, as both teams look to secure the title.
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