The No. 3 Florida Gators and No. 9 Texas Tech Red Raiders square off in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

The Gators Nation reacts on social media to Florida basketball's Sweet 16 win over the Maryland Terrapins in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Will Richard led a balanced offensive attack for UF with 15 points, one of six players in double figures. Alijah Martin added 14 points and six rebounds, while Thomas Haugh had 13 points and nine rebounds and Denzel Aberdeen scored 12 points.. Overall, UF outscored Maryland 29-3 in bench points,

The team's season, which saw the first Sweet Sixteen game since 2016, ended with a loss to No. 1 Florida, 87-71.

Maryland men’s basketball faces top-seeded Florida in the Sweet 16. Here’s what Terps fans need to know about the matchup.