New year, same story: Gators bounce Bruins from NCAA Tournament
UCLA takes the court just before tipoff at the FedExForum.
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Redshirt sophomore guard Kory Alford (left) greets sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson as Anderson is announced during the starting lineups.
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Redshirt senior forward David Wear and Gators defenders attempt to rebound the ball. Florida had 40 total rebounds compared to UCLA's 30.
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Florida sophomore guard Michael Frazier II evades UCLA redshirt senior forward Travis Wear (left) and freshman guard Bryce Alford during the first half.
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Junior guard Norman Powell is hit in the face by Florida senior center Patric Young during the second half.
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Junior guard Norman Powell dunks over Florida senior center Patric Young during the second half. Powell scored 8 points against the Gators.
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Redshirt sophomore guard Kory Alford cheers on his team from the bench.
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Florida senior point guard Scottie Wilbekin navigates against UCLA junior guard Norman Powell (left) and redshirt senior forward David Wear.
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Joe Bruin performs during a break in game action wearing an Elvis Costume.
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Sophomore guard Jordan Adams is hit in the mouth by Florida senior guard Scottie Wilbekin as he drives to the basket.
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Sophomore guard Jordan Adams shoots a layup against the Gators. Adams scored a team-high 17 points against the Gators.
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Florida freshman guard Kasey Hill (0) and sophomore guard Michael Frazier II (20) pull down a defensive rebound over UCLA junior guard Norman Powell.
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Redshirt senior forward Travis Wear shoots a jump shot during the second half. Wear scored 14 points and had two rebounds against Florida.
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Head coach Steve Alford looks on during the first half.
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Freshman guard Zach LaVine shoots a layup as Florida freshman guard Kasey Hill (0) and senior guard Scottie Wilbekin (5) defend.
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Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson tries to maintain control of the ball while stumbling.
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Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson drives to the basket. Anderson scored 11 points and had five rebounds against the Florida Gators.
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UCLA head coach Steve Alford watches from the bench as his team takes on Florida.
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Junior guard Norman Powell is defended by Florida senior forward Casey Prather (left) and senior center Patric Young.
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Head coach Steve Alford speaks with his players during a timeout early in the second half.
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Yell crew leader Danny King leads an eight-clap just before the beginning of the game.
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Freshman guard Bryce Alford attempts a layup during the second half. Alford two points and two assists against Florida.
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UCLA sophomore forward/center Tony Parker (right) pulls down a rebound in the second half.
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Sophomore forward/center Tony Parker is unable to corral the loose ball during the second half.
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Florida sophomore guard Michael Frazier launches a three-pointer over UCLA sophomore forward/center Tony Parker on his way to a game-high 19 points.
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From left, freshman guard Zach LaVine, sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson, junior guard Norman Powell and freshman guard Bryce Alford react at the end of the game. The Gators defeated the Bruins 79-68 to advance to the Elite Eight round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
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Sophomore guard Jordan Adams after the game against the Florida Gators.
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Florida Gators head coach Billy Donovan shakes hands with sophomore guard Jordan Adams after the game.
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Redshirt senior forward Travis Wear walks off the court after UCLA's 79-68 loss to Florida in the Sweet Sixteen.
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Florida senior center Patric Young (left) and senior forward Casey Prather walk off the court of the FedExForum all smiles after Florida moved on to the Elite Eight.
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Florida senior guard Scottie Wilbekin signs autographs for young fans while making his way to the locker room.
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Florida senior guard Scottie Wilbekin signs a Final Four basketball after the game between the Gators and the Bruins.
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Florida freshman guard Kasey Hill (left) and sophomore guard Michael Frazier II walk off the court victorious.
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Sophomore forward/center Tony Parker in the locker room after UCLA's 79-68 loss to the Florida Gators.
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Redshirt senior forward David Wear answers questions from the media after playing in his last game as a Bruin.
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Junior guard Norman Powell is interviewed by media after UCLA's 79-68 loss to the Florida Gators.
