Florida has advanced to the national championship game for the first time since 2007 after beating No. 1 overall seed Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four.

Walter Clayton Jr. was seriously impressive for the Gators, leading all players with 34 points on 11 of 18 shooting.

Auburn led by eight at halftime but Florida quickly tied the game in the second half before pulling away late.

Wooden Award runner-up Johni Broome fought through injury to score 15 points for Auburn, but was held to just three points in the second half.

Florida, seeking its third national title after winning in 2006 and 2007, will face the winner of Duke vs. Houston in the final on Monday.