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The New York Times |
Florida, seeking its third national title after winning in 2006 and 2007, will face the winner of Duke vs. Houston in the final on Monday.
Reuters |
Walter Clayton Jr. poured in a career-high 34 points to lead Florida to a 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn on Saturday night in San Antonio and guide the Gators to their first NCAA championship gam...
Mercury News |
Clayton became the first player with consecutive 30-point games in the Elite Eight and semifinals since Larry Bird for Indiana State in 1979, according to ESPN Stats.

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