Photos from the top-seeded Florida Gators' March Madness-opening game vs No. 16 Norfolk State

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) and Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) tip off to start the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Kuluel Mading (7) defends against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) battles for the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) reaches for the ball against the Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) and center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Kuluel Mading (7) defends against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators cheerleaders during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) reacts during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives to the net against Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans head coach Robert Jones reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans head coach Robert Jones reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) looses the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) is blocked by Florida Gators during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) drives to the net against Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) reaches for the net against Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) goes up against Florida Gators during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) and forward Thomas Haugh (10) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) and forward Thomas Haugh (10) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) reaches for the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) reaches for the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Sin'Cere McMahon (13) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) reaches for the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Sin'Cere McMahon (13) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; -Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) defends against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) defends against Norfolk State Spartans forward Jalen Myers (9) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) defends against Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) drives to the basket during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Jalen Myers (9) controls the ball against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) passes the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans forward Kuluel Mading (7) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) reacts during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) and Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) reach for the ball during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators cheerleader on the court between play against the Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) and Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) reach for the ball during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Kuluel Mading (7) reaches for the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Kuluel Mading (7) shoots the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) and Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) battles for the ball during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) reacts during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) controls the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans head coach Robert Jones reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) shoots against Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) signals during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) defends against Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball a- Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) drives to the basket a- Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) and forward Kuluel Mading (7) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators cheerleaders react during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) passes behind the back against Norfolk State Spartans during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) drives to the basket against Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) takes possession of the ball against Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) controls the ball during the second half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) reacts with guard Alijah Martin (15) during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) reaches for the ball during the second half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators huddle during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) drives to the basket against Florida Gators during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) controls the ball against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) and guard Alijah Martin (15) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) defends against Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) controls the ball against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) and guard Alijah Martin (15) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) controls the ball during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) passes the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) passes the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) passes the ball during the first half against the Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) and forward Kuluel Mading (7) at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans head coach Robert Jones reacts during the first half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) defends against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) defends against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) drives to the basket against Florida Gators during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) drives to the basket against Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) battles for the ball against against Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) is tripped by Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) and guard Christian Ings (0) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) defends against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) shoots the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators cheerleader on the court between play during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) reaches for the ball against Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) passes the ball during the second half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) controls the ball against Florida Gators during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) drives to the basket against Florida Gators during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) drives to the basket against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; -nno2- drives to the basket against Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) reaches for the ball against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) controls the ball against Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Christian Ings (0) battles for the ball against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots the ball as Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) defends during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans forward Chris Fields Jr. (24) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) defends against Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) shoots the ball against Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) drives to the basket against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) makes a basket during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans players react during the second half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) looks on during the second half against Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans guard Terrance Jones (2) controls the ball during the second half against Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten (3) at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) battles for the ball against against Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) passes for the ball against against Norfolk State Spartans guard Jaylani Darden (11) and guard Brian Moore Jr. (5) during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) makes a basket during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) battles for the ball against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators celebrate the win against Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) controls the ball during the second half against Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans forward Tyrel Bladen (8) battles for the ball against Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Norfolk State Spartans head coach Robert Jones reacts during the second half against the Florida Gators at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) drives to the basket against Norfolk State Spartans during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) makes a basket during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators cheerleader performs during a time out against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida Gators guard Isaiah Brown (20) makes a basket during the second half against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images