Video of Florida vs Duke - 2000 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: Florida: 87, Duke: 78
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2000 Regional Semifinals
- Carrier Dome - Syracuse, New York
Florida wore down the nation's top-ranked team en route to an 87-78 victory at the Carrier Dome. The fifth-seeded Gators (27-7) rallied from a six-point deficit and held Duke scoreless for the final four minutes of the game. Shane Battier collected 20 points and nine rebounds while Chris Carrawell added 16 of his own to take Florida one step closer to their matchup with Michigan State for the title.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Mike Miller takes the inside bounce pass to the hole for a big slam dunk. (Mike Miller, Florida )
- Great offensive board work by Duke. Shane Battier with the tough rebound and put back basket. (Shane Battier, Duke)
- Shane Battier rejects the shot by Florida's Udonis Haslem. (Shane Battier, Duke)
- Shane Battier, with a baseline drop step inside, gets the basket and the foul for a 3point play, tying the game at 54. (Shane Battier, Duke)
- Jason Williams, on a hot streak, hits a pullup jumper and gives Duke the lead with 6:34 remaining in the game. (Jason Williams, Duke)
- Jason Williams has a no look, behind the back pass, to Dunleavy who puts it in for the score. (Jason Williams, Duke)
- Another back door cut by Florida clears the way for Teddy Dupay who hits an acrobatic jumper. (Teddy Dupay, Florida )