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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Walter Clayton Jr scored 18 points, Will Richard and Alijah Martin added 17 apiece and the No. 4 Florida Gators defeated the No. 21 Missouri Tigers 95-81 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. The second-seeded Gators (28-4), who never trailed, advance to the semifinals against either Alabama or Kentucky. Florida shot 62% from the floor, including 38% from 3-point range. Tamar Bates scored 16 points to lead the seventh-seeded Tigers (22-11). Bates was Missouri's high scorer in both of its SEC Tournament games. Anthony Robinson II and Tony Perkins each scored 13.
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