March Madness first round photos from Florida, Colorado in 2024 NCAA tournament

Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) shoots the game-winning basket over Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) and Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) celebrate scoring a basket Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) drives the lane against Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) drives the lane while Colorado Buffaloes players defend him on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators forward Tyrese Samuel (4) scores a layup over Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Tad Boyle yells at the referees on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Colorado Buffaloes fans celebrate a basket Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) shoots a basket while being defended by Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) runs after a loose ball against the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) looks for an open man on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) fouls Florida Gators forward Tyrese Samuel (4) on a layup Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) shoots a field goal against Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) is fouled while laying the ball up by Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) dives after a loose ball Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) looks for an open teammate Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) and Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) dive for a loose basketball Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) lays the ball up while being defended by Florida Gators forward Tyrese Samuel (4) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) shoots free throws after Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden received a technical foul Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) drives the lane past Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) celebrates after scoring a basket Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) dunks the ball over Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) shoots a field goal over Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) looks for an open teammate while being defended by Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) lays the ball up against Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O'Brien (0) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) lays the ball up against a Florida Gators defender Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

The Colorado Buffaloes bench reacts to their game-winning shot going in Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) celebrates the upset win against the Florida Gators on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Colorado Buffaloes defeated the Florida Gators 102-100.

Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) celebrates scoring a basket, Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Colorado Buffaloes guard Luke O'Brien (0) lays the ball up over Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (12) dunks the ball Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Denzel Aberdeen (11) drives the lane while being defended by Colorado Buffaloes center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (44) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) drives the lane against the Colorado Buffaloes on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida Gators guard Zyon Pullin (0) shoots a basket over Colorado Buffaloes guard KJ Simpson (2) on Friday, March 22, 2024, during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Florida Gators and Colorado Buffaloes are tied 45-45 at halftime.

Florida warms up before the game against Colorado on Friday, March 22, 2024, before the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.