Game recap: Colorado's KJ Simpson hits game-winning shot to beat Florida in March Madness

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Florida basketball team enters the 2024 NCAA Tournament as the No. 7 seed in the South Region and will take on No. 10 seed Colorado.

UF has a 24-11 overall record (11-7 SEC) while CU sits at 25-10 (13-7 Pac 12). Walter Clayton Jr. leads the Gators with 17.1 points per game while the Buffaloes are led by KJ Simpson's 19.6 points a contest.

The game is being played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

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Colts: Anthony Richardson is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse cheering on Florida vs. Colorado

Final: Colorado pulls it off against Florida with a last-second shot

That was a great game. KJ Simpson hit the game-winner with 2 seconds left. The ball bounced around for a second but ultimately fell through the hoop.

Simpson led the way with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. had a fantastic game with 33 points and 4 3s.

Colorado will face off with Marquette in the next round.

Colorado 102, Florida 100

0:06 left 2H: Florida ties it up vs. Colorado

Riley Kugel stole the ball, which led to Walter Clayton Jr. making 1 of 2 free throw attempts. Florida is down by 2 points.

Colorado was fouled on the ensuing possession. Cody Williams made 1 of 2 free throws.

Clayton Jr. then drilled a 3 to tie things up. Wow. That was a deep shot. He has 33 points, which is a career-high.

Colorado 100, Florida 100

0:31 left 2H: Florida comes back against Colorado

Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. made a layup at 1:18 and was fouled. He made the free throw to cut Colorado's lead to 97-93. Luke O'Brien fouled out on the play for Colorado.

KJ Simpson answered with a layup but Clayton Jr. made a 3-pointer in response. This one is close.

Colorado 99, Florida 96

3:53 left 2H: Colorado can't be stopped

Florida is having issues stopping Colorado. The Buffaloes have outscored the Gators in the second half by 10 points. For the game, Colorado is shooting an impressive 65% from the floor. Florida is at 51%.

Colorado 94, Florida 84

7:43 left 2H: Florida continues to trail Colorado in the second half

Colorado is keeping Florida at a distance, but Florida's Will Richard hit a 3-pointer to cut the Buffaloes' lead down. However, Colorado's J'Vonne Hadley answered with a layup.

Riley Kugel made a 3-pointer for UF at the 8:13 mark. Colorado's Eddie Lampkin Jr. answered with a layup at 7:43.

Colorado 79, Florida 72

12:25 left 2H: Colorado takes the lead over Florida

Colorado is on a 6-0 run. Luke O'Brien made consecutive layups to give the Buffaloes a 7-point lead. All five of Colorado's starters have scored in double figures. One of Florida's starters has scored double-digits.

Colorado 65, Florida 58

15:50 left 2H: Florida holds slight lead over Colorado

Similar to the first half, both teams are fairly even as of now. Florida holds the slight lead in the second half by a 9-7 score.

Florida 54, Colorado 52

Halftime: Florida and Colorado tied at the half

What a first half. There were 10 lead changes. For Colorado, Tristan da Silva and KJ Simpson have 9 points each. Florida's Will Richard and Riley Kugel have 8 points a piece.

Colorado shot 61% from the field (17 for 28) while Florida shot 52% (17 for 33).

Florida 45, Colorado 45

7:00 left 1H: Florida leads Colorado by 4 points

Will Richards leads the Gators with 8 points. Florida is shooting 50% from the floor. It is also 4 for 8 from 3-point range.

Florida 30, Colorado 26

Colts QB Anthony Richardson is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The Colts second-year quarterback is in the house! Anthony Richardson, a Florida alum, is at Gainbridge Fieldhouse today to cheer on the Gators.

15:27 left 1H: Florida gets out to an early lead in March Madness

Both teams are shooting really well to start. The Gators have made 70% of their shots from the field while the Buffaloes are at 63%.

Florida 17, Colorado 12

March Madness: These teams will be in Indianapolis for NCAA tournament first, second rounds

What time does Florida basketball play Colorado in 2024 NCAA Tournament?

The game is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 22.

What channel is Florida vs. Colorado in March Madness?

TV: TBS. Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) Dan Bonner and Stan Van Gundy (analysts) will call the game. Andy Katz is the sideline reporter.

Stream: You can stream the game through the March Madness App, on your television or streaming carrier, or through Max.

Florida vs. Colorado betting odds

Florida is a 1.5-point favorite against Colorado, according to BetMGM.

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