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The Eagles play Florida in the South Regional semifinals, two wins from a most-improbable trip to the Final Four. Seeded 15th in their region, FGCU knocked off both No. 2 Georgetown and No. 7 San Diego State in Philadelphia over the weekend

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Fans greet the Florida Gulf Coast men's basketball team as they make their way to the court during an NCAA college basketball pep rally at Alico Arena on Monday, March 25, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla. FGCU is scheduled to play Florida on Friday in the South Regional semifinals game of the NCAA college basketball tournament.William DeShazer/The Associated Press

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Bernard Thompson (2) shoots under pressure from the San Diego State Aztecs Winston Shepard (13) during the first half of their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles bench cheers during The Eagles win over the San Diego State Aztecs in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles' Bernard Thompson (L) and Sherwood Brown (25) celebrate a win over the San Diego State Aztecs in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Chase Fieler (R) blocks a shot by Georgetown Hoyas Mikael Hopkins (3) during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Chase Fieler (20) dunks over the San Diego State Aztecs DeShawn Stephens (L) during the first half in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles coach Andy Enfield shouts to his team playing against the Georgetown Hoyas during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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San Diego State Aztecs' Chase Tapley (22) shoots under pressure from the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles' Bernard Thompson (L) during the first half in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Chase Fieler slam dunks while playing against the Georgetown Hoyas during the second half of their second round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles' Bernard Thompson (2) and Eddie Murray (23) celebrate a win over the San Diego State Aztecs in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Fans hold a large cutout of Florida Gulf Coast Eagles coach Andy Enfield during The Eagles win over the San Diego State Aztecs in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Bernard Thompson celebrates the Eagles win over the Georgetown Hoyas in their second round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Sherwood Brown is hugged by teammate Chase Fieler (20) as they celebrate a win over the San Diego State Aztecs in their third round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Sherwood Brown celebrates a win over the Georgetown Hoyas in their second round NCAA tournament game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2013.TIM SHAFFER/Reuters

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Florida Gulf Coast players celebrate after winning a third-round game against San Diego State in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won 81-71.Scott McIntyre/The Associated Press

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Florida Gulf Coast players celebrate with their coach Andy Enfield in the team's locker room after winning a third-round game against San Diego State in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won 81-71.Scott McIntyre/The Associated Press

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Florida Gulf Coast players celebrate with their coach Andy Enfield in the team's locker room after winning a third-round game against San Diego State in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won 81-71.Scott McIntyre/The Associated Press

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Florida Gulf Coast players shower their coach Andy Enfield with water in the team's locker room after winning a third-round game against San Diego State in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won 81-71.Scott McIntyre/The Associated Press

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Florida Gulf Coast players celebrate with their coach Andy Enfield in the team's locker room after winning a third-round game against San Diego State in the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Philadelphia. Florida Gulf Coast won 81-71.Scott McIntyre/The Associated Press

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