NCAA Tournament: Florida beats Houston to win national title

The Florida Gators have been crowned champions of the 2025 men’s basketball NCAA Tournament after defeating the Houston Cougars, 65-63, in thrilling fashion on Monday night. 

The Gators had not won the national title on the hardwood since doing so back-to-back in 2006 and 2007 under Billy Donovan. This is the program’s third national title.

Florida battled the pesky Cougars all night, coming back in the second half to win it all.

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