Florida guard Zyon Pullin drives past Colorado guard KJ Simpson in the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Indianapolis, Ind. Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Walter Clayton Jr. scored the last 16 points for Florida, including a 3-pointer that tied the game at 100-all with 9 seconds left. He finished with a career-high 33 points, but his half-court heave at the buzzer didn't hit the rim, and Colorado moved on to the second round for the third time since 1998.The Buffs' astonishing offensive totals: 34 of 54 from the field, 6 of 10 on 3-pointers and 28 of 33 on free throws. The Gators made five more 3s and shot 51.5% overall to keep pace.
Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored 21 points for Colorado. Tristan da Silva added 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting, and J'Vonne Hadley had 16 as all five Buffs starters scored in double figures. The game was fast-paced from the start and both teams went on strong scoring runs. Colorado battled back from a 10-point first-half deficit to tie the score at 45-all on Simpson's step-back jumper at the halftime buzzer.The Buffs appeared to swing the game their way when Florida coach Todd Golden was called for a technical foul after Lampkin made layup. Colorado converted that into a five-point play for an 82-72 lead with 7:44 to go.
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