Florida basketball vs UConn score, updates, TV channel for March Madness

March 23, 2025 College Basketball

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Florida basketball opens March Madness with win over Norfolk State

Florida senior guard Alijah Martin discusses No, 1 seed UF’s 95-69 win over No. 16 seed Norfolk State to start the NCAA Tournament

RALEIGH, N.C. ― Florida basketball has played with a chip on its shoulder for much of the 2024-25 season.

The No. 1 seed Florida Gators (31-4) will attempt to summon more of that energy when they face No. 8 seed UConn (24-10) on Sunday afternoon.

As back-to-back defending national champions, UConn, under head coach Dan Hurley, takes a 13-game NCAA Tournament win streak into its matchup with the Gators. Florida, meanwhile, is playing for its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2017.

“Even though we might be favored, I think a lot of people still believe that UConn is going to win this game because of their track record, because of Coach Hurley and the success that they’ve had,” Florida basketball coach Todd Golden said. “It’s on us to make sure we go out there and show what we’re capable of.”

Florida has been led by the backcourt trio of senior All-American point guard Walter Clayton Jr. (17.7 ppg, 4.3 apg), senior guard Alijah Martin (14.5 ppg) and senior guard Will Richard (13.4 ppg). UConn, meanwhile, is led by junior forward Alex Karaban, who is averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists.

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Officials for Florida basketball vs UConn: Ron Groover, Courtney Green. Thomas Morrisey

Florida basketball vs UConn start time, location

Start time: 12:10 p.m. ETLocation: Lenovo Center, Raleigh, N.C. (cap. 19,500)

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Florida basketball vs UConn prediction

Florida 79, UConn 67: UF will move on to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017 with a balanced effort on offense and better intensity on defense. Look for senior guard Will Richard to bounce back from an off-shooting night and knock down big shots for the Gators.