Florida, NCAA and Texas Tech
Digest more
Top News
Overview
Highlights
CBS Sports |
The first ticket to the Final Four in San Antonio will be punched on Saturday evening when No. 1 seed Florida meets No. 3 seed Texas Tech at Chase Center.
USA Today |
Every Saturday game can be seen on TBS and TruTV.
The New York Times |
Texas Tech mounts second-largest comeback in a Sweet 16 game to advance to the Elite Eight for the third time in school history.
Read more on News Digest
5hon MSN
Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.
After putting a record 14 teams in the NCAA men's tournament this year, the conference set a new record Saturday when No. 1 Florida defeated No. 3 Texas Tech, 84–79, in the Elite Eight. The win gave the SEC 20 wins this tournament—the most in history.
The red-hot Walter Clayton Jr. has high marks for individual scoring. He's at 19.5 points and 2.5 made 3s, with the public leaning over on both. Florida's top dog had just 13 points last round, but notched 23 in consecutive games during the tourney's first weekend.
4h
USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNMarch Madness: Gator Nation reacts to Florida's comeback win vs. Texas Tech in Elite EightGator Nation reacts to Florida basketball's comeback victory vs. Texas Tech in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.