Social Slant: Florida’s win over UConn has X buzzing
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UConn’s reign over college basketball is over thanks to the Florida Gators. UF, the top seed in the West Region, beat eighth-seeded UConn — the two-time defending national champs — 77-75 in a second-round NCAA Tournament game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday As one might imagine, Florida’s thrilling win had people buzzing on social media as the Gators advanced to the Sweet 16. Here are some notable posts on X, the app formerly known as Twitter.
— Pod Up With Matthews In The Morning (@MatthewsMorning) March 23, 2025
Idk how you plan for a guy like Walter Clayton Jr. He legitimately can be called the Steph Curry of college bball due to his off the dribble pull up ability. Most coaches are screaming at their players to not take some of his shots.
Walt proved why he was a 1st team All-American, going for 15 of his 23 in the second half including some clutch shots down the stretch to help Florida get the win. And Will Richard was monumental defensively when it looked like UConn was gonna start taking control of the game.
The @GatorsMBK survive & advance 75 73 vs @UConnMBB thanks to the hot hand of WALTER CLAYTON who hit 5 3’s & scored 23 . Made clutch 3’s when Gators were behind late. Played for @RealPitino@IonaGaelsMBB & led them to @MarchMadnessMBB .He was recruited by recruiting dynamo Tom…
Break it down any way u want, but those pair of Clayton 3s were the difference in @GatorsMBK surviving. Now Golden gets to go to former home in SF for Sweet 16.
The last 3 minutes by @GatorsMBK !! Stayed composed against a very good team! And finding a way to come up with the W! That’s what great teams do! On to the next one!! #GoGators
