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Florida Gators prevailed Monday in a 65-63 thriller over the Houston Cougars in San Antonio.
From CBS Sports
Florida's comeback victory over Houston in Monday night's NCAA title game was the most-watched men's championship game in six years.
From ESPN
Monday's national title bout between Florida and Houston drew 18.1 million viewers, making it the most-watched title game since 2019.
From Bleacher Report
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The 2025 NCAA Tournament has reached the finish line for Monday night's finale in San Antonio's Alamodome when No. 1 seeds Florida and Houston meet in the NCAA championship game. The Cougars are seeking the first national title in program history, while the Gators could win their third crown this century with a win.
Florida defeated UConn, Maryland, Texas Tech and Auburn along the way, while Houston dispatched Gonzaga, Purdue, Tennessee and Duke. A matchup projected to be this close requires you to split hairs, but one minor red flag that stands out is that the Gators continue to rely on Walter Clayton Jr. to rescue them when things begin to go awry.