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NCAA Sweet Sixteen: Gonzaga vs. Florida State

Gonzaga plays Florida State in their NCAA Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Thu., March 22, 2018

Florida State forward Mfiondu Kabengele slams dunks against Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins late in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) hangs his head as he moves to position to inbound the ball with limited time left during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins (13) has the ball stripped away by Florida State guard Trent Forrest (3), in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura wrestles with Florida State guard Braian Angola for a loose ball in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura (21), Corey Kispert (24) and Zach Norvell Jr., canÕt believe a foul was called on Hachimura against Florida State, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams crashes to the floor against Florida State forward Phil Cofer, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie watches the game from the bench against Florida State, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell Jr. and forward Rui Hachimura battle Florida State center Ike Obiagu for a rebound, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Florida State center Ike Obiagu dunks on Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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TBS broadcasters Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner and Reggie Miler get ready to call Sweet 16 games, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga defense from Zach Norvell Jr., Johnathan Williams and Silas Melson, force Florida State guard Braian Angola into a turnover, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) drives to the basket against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Jeremy Jones (22) reacts from the bench during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs center Jacob Larsen (14) battles Florida State Seminoles guard CJ Walker (2) for a rebound during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) shoots against Florida State during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) drives to the hoop against Florida State Seminoles guard CJ Walker (2) during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer (0) vies for a rebound against Gonzaga during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) drives to the basket against Florida State Seminoles forward Mfiondu Kabengele (25) during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) drives to the basket against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) hits a three pointer during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game against the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) hits a three pointer during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game against the Florida State Seminoles on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) reacts to a call during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) drives to the basket against Florida State during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) battles at the rim against Florida State Seminoles center Ike Obiagu (12) during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) vies for a loose ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Silas Melson (0) shoots against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Corey Kispert (24) drives to the hoop against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) drives the ball against Florida State during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) shoots a three against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) battles Florida at the rim during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) has the ball stripped by Florida State Seminoles guard CJ Walker (2) during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) reacts during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) moves the ball down court against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) reacts after a Gonzaga rally during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) battles Florida State Seminoles guard Trent Forrest (3) at the rim during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Johnny Williams I, father of Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams, and former GU basketball player Rem Bakamus, left, shout out loud for the Zags against Florida State in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) vies for a rebound against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) has his shot blocked at the rim by the Florida State Seminoles during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few watches the game slip away againstFlorida State, in the Sweet 16, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins tries to stop a basket by Florida State guard CJ Walker, in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) drives to the hoop against Florida State Seminoles guard Braian Angola (11) during the first half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif.

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Gonzaga can only watch as Florida State forward Phil Cofer slam dunks late in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts as his team falls further behind the Florida State Seminoles during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura tries to stop Florida State Terrance Mann from scoring in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) reacts to a call late during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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The Florida State Seminoles' bench celebrates during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game as they extend their lead against Gonzaga on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams battles Florida State center Christ Koumadje for a loose ball in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Florida State center Christ Koumadje rips the ball away from Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3) battles at the rim against Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer (0) during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after scoring during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23) dives for a loose ball during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins is called for a foul against Florida State guard Trent Forrest (3), in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga coach Mark Few gathers his team in the minutes against Florida State in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) tries to penetrate the Florida State Seminoles defense during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga players Rui Hashimura, Josh Perkins Silas Melson, Zach Norvell jr. and Johnathan Williams watch Florida State forward Phil Cofer sink free throws late in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga fans react as they their team falls further behind The Florida State Seminoles during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) strains toward the hoop to attempt an alley-oop on an inbounded pass as it flies out of bounds during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer (0) shoots against Gonzaga during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Florida State Seminoles guard Terance Mann (14) reacts after scoring against Gonzaga during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Florida State Seminoles forward Mfiondu Kabengele (25) drives to the rim against Gonzaga during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams battles at the rim against Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer during the second half of Thursday’s Sweet 16 game in Los Angeles. Florida State won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after scoring during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert is hammered at the rim by Florida State guard C.J. Walker Thursday at the Staples Center.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins is helped from the court a fter an injury against Florida State late in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga guard Josh Perkins sits at the end of the bench with a towel over his head as times runs out against Florida State in the Sweet 16 game, Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Rui Hachimura (21) reacts as the Florida State Seminoles win the game during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Johnathan Williams (3), guard Zach Norvell Jr. (23), guard Silas Melson (0) and guard Josh Perkins (13) react as Florida State Seminoles forward Phil Cofer (0) shoots foul shots on a late technical foul, sealing Gonzaga's loss during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few gives a nod to cheering Bulldogs fans as he leaves the court after the team fell to the Florida State Seminoles in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Thursday in Los Angeles.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the court after falling to the Florida State Seminoles during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Josh Perkins (13) hangs his head as he leaves the court after falling to the Florida State Seminoles during the second half of a 2018 NCAA Sweet 16 basketball game on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Florida State Seminoles won the game 75-60.

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