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UConn’s March Madness three-peat dream ends as Florida survives

UConn didn't fall without a fight, but that 3-Pete dream has officially ended.

The No. 8 seed Husky was terrified of No. 1 Florida on Sunday in the madness of March's second round, but the Gators survived and advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 77-75 victory.

Uconn rose twice with about three minutes remaining, tied with Florida with less than two minutes remaining, but the remaining Walter Clayton Jr. 3-pointer opened a 6-point Gators lead at 1:07, and Aliya Martin's dunk rose 8 seconds left over Florida with 40 seconds and gave him plenty of Schwion.


Uconn's Alex Karaban (11) attempts a shot with Florida's Alex Condon (21) during the March Madness game on March 23, 2025. Getty Images

UCONN coach Dan Harley (c.) will respond on March 23, 2025 during the team's March Madness game against Florida.
UCONN coach Dan Harley (c.) will respond on March 23, 2025 during the team's March Madness game against Florida. AP

One of the popular bracket picks to take part in the NCAA tournament, the Gators will face the winner of the Maryland, Colorado game on Sweet 16.


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UCONN was competing to become the first team to win three consecutive national titles since winning seven consecutive wins between 1967 and '73.

Clayton Jr., an Iona Transfer player who played for Rick Pitino, finished with a game-high 23 points.

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