Walter Clayton’s clutch 3-pointer propels Florida to Elite Eight win, Final Four berth vs. Texas Tech

Walter Clayton was the hero for Florida on Saturday, capping off a comeback to punch the Gators’ ticket to the Final Four. After trailing much of the way in the final minutes against Texas Tech, Clayton nailed a 3-pointer with 59 seconds remaining to give Florida a one-point lead in an eventual 84-79 win.

Things were tied up at 55 with around 11 minutes remaining before Texas Tech went on a 12-2 run to take a double-digit lead with 7:49 left. A dunk from Federiko Federiko forced Florida to call a timeout.

But Florida refused to go away as it slowly clawed its way back. Clayton finished the game with a game-high 30 points.

Texas Tech knocked down a couple of 3-pointers to take an early 6-0 lead within the first minute of the game. The Red Raiders’ advantage wouldn’t last long, however, as Florida took its first lead with 15:14 in the first half after a 3-pointer from Thomas Haugh.

The teams traded baskets from there as the lead exchanged hands a few more times before Florida pulled away for a 40-37 halftime lead. Texas Tech shot 43.7% from 3-point range in the first half to keep it in the game.

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