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RALEIGH, N.C. — First-team All-American Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and Florida defeated Norfolk State 95-69, ensuring all four No. 1 seeds made it out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament unscathed. Alijah Martin added 17 points for the Southeastern Conference champions, who built a 32-point lead in the first half en route to their seventh straight win. It sets up a second-round showdown on Sunday with two-time defending national champion UConn, a No. 8 seed this year. Christian Ings scored 16 points and Jaylani Darden added 15 for Norfolk State.
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Florida guard Alijah Martin and Norfolk State guard Sin'Cere McMahon dive for a loose ball during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. - AP Photo/Chris Carlson
