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Florida vs. UVA: Score and Twitter Reaction from March Madness 2017

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The Florida Gators turned what appeared to be a competitive game on paper to a blowout that emphatically booked their trip to the Sweet 16 with a 65-39 win over Virginia in the NCAA tournament's second round from the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.

The 39 points allowed is the fewest the Gators have ever given up in a tournament game, per Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times:

Matt Baker

FINAL: #Gators head to the Sweet 16 with a 65-39 win over Virginia. Fewest points UF has ever allowed in the Tournament

March 19, 2017 at 2:46:45 AM GMT

Virginia's smothering defense made it a tough out all season.