Louisville vs. Florida Live Updates: NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

LIVE: Louisville vs. Florida

When talking about the time Billy Donovan and his Florida Gators captured their first national title in 2006, Donovan's former coach (as both a player and an assistant) Rick Pitino said he "felt better about him winning it than when I won it."

Pitino probably won't feel that way if his Cardinals are sent home today instead of booking a trip to New Orleans for the Final Four.

The Elite Eight's first match-up pins two dark horses against each other, No. 4 Louisville and No. 7 Florida. Just like the 2011 UConn Huskies, the Cardinals went on an incredible run to win the Big East Tournament and haven't lost their momentum -- knocking out No. 1 Michigan State -- en route to the West Regional Finals.

The Gators breezed through their first two games, beating No. 10 Virginia by 26 and then No. 15 Norfolk State by 34. Third-seeded Marquette gave them a little more trouble, but Florida pulled away late and won 68-58.

Will Pitino stay undefeated against Donovan and earn his sixth trip to the Final Four (second with Louisville)? Or will Florida pull off another upset?

Aside from the live updates below, be sure to follow @RTCWestRegion.

STAY TUNED FOR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE GAME:

Popular in the Community

Close

What's Hot