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The Gators erased a 13-point second-half deficit to stun the Cougars in a frenetic finish, completing the third-largest comeback in NCAA national championship game history.
From CBS Sports
Florida's title win put a feather in the cap of the SEC, which had an eye-popping 14 representatives in the Big Dance this spring and saw four of its member schools participating in the Elite Eight.
From Yahoo! Sports
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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.