everybody's talking about basketball. and that is our march madness music for you. this is truly a great story. making it an easy pick for our "favorite story of the day." >> you could say that spirits were soaring at florida gulf coast university yesterday. the school held a big welcome there, pep rally for them. the sweet 16 round of men's basketball. the team is in. abc's lana zach can tell us more about them. she joins us now. good morning, lana. >> reporter: good morning, john, diana. i never expect much from my bracket. i am terrible at picking winners. but i'm not alone this year in being surprised by the eagles. a florida team on a tear. the madness of march is upon us. and all eyes are now set on florida gulf coast university. the little team making history. after their upset victories over georgetown and san diego state, florida gulf coast, fgcu for short, is now headed all the way to the sweet 16.