Florida Gators defeat Houston Cougars for NCAA men's basketball title (25 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The Florida Gators beat the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the finals of the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday. Florida made a 12-point comeback to win the game, which gave the Gators their third NCAA title.

Florida guard Will Richard helps cut down the net after the Gators beat the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the finals of the NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Alamodome in San Antonio on April 7, 2025. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Florida head coach Todd Golden wears the basketball net and celebrates. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Florida guard Alijah Martin helps cut down the net. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. helps cut down the net. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI

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