TAMPA — Tough enough? The University of Florida Gators certainly were. They also displayed high levels of shot-making, guile and experience, which could project into a deep run through the NCAA tournament.

Make no mistake, though. UF’s 73-65 third-round victory against the No. 7-seeded UCLA Bruins was tough as nails.

The No. 2-seeded Gators earned the program’s seventh Sweet 16 appearance, fifth under Donovan. They will face in Thursday night’s Southeast Regional semifinal at New Orleans.

They are two victories away from the program’s fifth Final Four trip.

*Alex Tyus (right) celebrates late in the Gators’ victory over UCLA Saturday at the Forum to reach the Sweet Sixteen.