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Mike Rosario scored 15 points and Scottie Wilbekin added 13 as the defensive-minded Florida Gators put an end on the Florida Gulf Coast's Cinderella run, 62-50, Friday night at Cowboys Stadium.

The Gators are back in the Elite Eight and they did it by ending one of the most memorable campaigns in NCAA tournament history.

Florida recovered from a double-digit deficit early, leaning on their stifling defense to get them past the Eagles.

The Gators, ranked 8th in the nation in defense, solved the FGCU's run-and-gun offense and asserted their height advantage in the shaded lane.

Florida simply overwhelmed FGCU in the battle for the boards 30-27 and forced their foes to commit 20 turnovers.

Sherwood Brown, the only senior in the Eagles' starting lineup, ended his college career with 14 points and 6 rebound while Chase Fieler added 12 in a losing effort.

With the victory, the Gators arranged an intriguing regional finals clash with Michigan Wolverines for a spot in the Final Four.

Mike Rosario had 15 points and 5 boards to lead Florida to a 62-50 victory over cinderella, Florida Gulf Coast on Friday night

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Florida Ends Florida Gulf Coasts's Cinderella Run