GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) -The Florida Gators are heading into a high-stakes battle against Auburn this Saturday, April 5, at 6 p.m. in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four.
Fans in the 352 are gearing up for the game, whether they’re watching at home, with friends, or at a local bar or restaurant.
352today readers took to Facebook to give their well-wishes to the team.
Lauren Scott Monahan said, “I may not be the biggest fan, but I played on the original Women’s Basketball team when the NCAA approved Title 1. It was my 50-year anniversary! Go Gators!” She included a photo showing her support.
Bibi Bryan asked a question many are curious to know: “Wonder how much those tickets cost?”
According to StubHub, around $300 each – depending on where you’d like to sit.
Florida (34-4), fresh off claiming the SEC Tournament title, will take on Auburn (32-5), the SEC regular-season champs. The winner punches a ticket to the national championship game on April 7 in San Antonio.
Auburn dominated much of the regular season, holding the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for eight straight weeks. Despite a late-season slump, the Tigers have bounced back, powered by first-team All-American Johni Broome, who’s been a standout force throughout the tournament.
The Gators are headed back to the Final Four for the first time since 2014, powered by a balanced squad with size and defensive grit. All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr. has delivered in the clutch, hitting back-to-back late 3-pointers to seal the win over Texas Tech.
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How to Watch:
Fans can catch all the action on CBS, TBS, TNT, and TruTV, or stream games through Paramount+ and March Madness Live.
Odds to Win It All:
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Duke is the current favorite at -110, followed by Florida (+300), Houston (+400), and Auburn (+500).
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