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Elite Eight preview: Can Michigan's high- powered offense top Florida's feisty D?


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HOW THEY GOT HERE: Michigan: The fourth-seeded Wolverines beat No. 13 South Dakota State, 71-56, in their opener, defeated No. 5 VCU, 78-53, in the round of 32 and outlasted Kansas, 87-85, in overtime of the regional semifinals. /
Florida: The third-seeded Gators defeated No. 14 Northwestern State, 79-47, in their opener, beat No. 11 Minnesota, 78-64, in the round of 32 and then stopped Florida Gulf Coast, 62-50.

