Gators march to Sweet 16

Florida beats Pittsburgh 61-45

ORLANDO ā€“ The Florida Gators are on their way back to the Sweet 16.

Florida, the number 1 seed in the tournament, beat Pittsburgh on Saturday 61-45.

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Florida played suffocating defense all game long.

Scottie Wilbekin led the Gators with 21 points.

Michael Frazier II was the only other Gator in double-figures.

He had 10 points.

For Pittsburgh, it was an offensive struggle all game long.

Their leading scorer had just 10 points.

Florida's next game will be on Thursday in Memphis.

The Gators are looking for their 3rd ever national title.


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David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.