Walter Clayton Jr. recorded 18 points and six assists to lead a balanced effort as second-seeded Florida notched a 95-81 victory over seventh-seeded Missouri on Friday night to reach the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament at Nashville. Alijah Martin scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and Will Richard also scored 17 points for the fourth-ranked Gators (28-4). Florida's Thomas Haugh contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists. The Gators will face third-seeded Alabama in one semifinal on Saturday. Alabama crushed sixth-seeded Kentucky later on Friday. Tamar Bates scored 16 points for No. 21 Missouri (22-11), which lost for the fourth time in five games.
No. 4 Florida downs No. 21 Missouri to reach SEC semis
