Florida Defeats Missouri 95-81 to Advance to SEC Tournament Semifinals

The Gators secured a dominant victory with strong performances from Walter Clayton Jr. and Alijah Martin, while Missouri rested their leading scorer Mark Mitchell for the NCAA Tournament.

Florida started the game with a 10-0 run and maintained control throughout, leading 50-37 at halftime and finishing with a 95-81 win.
Walter Clayton Jr. led Florida with 18 points, while Will Richard and Alijah Martin each contributed 17 points to the victory.
Missouri's leading scorer, Mark Mitchell, was rested due to a knee injury, with coach Dennis Gates prioritizing his readiness for the NCAA Tournament.
Missouri forced 16 turnovers and scored 22 points off those turnovers but could not overcome Florida's 62% shooting from the field.
Florida will face the winner of the Alabama vs. Kentucky game in the SEC Tournament semifinals, while Missouri awaits their NCAA Tournament seeding on Selection Sunday.