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 has won its first national championship since 2007 and its third overall after beating Houston 65-63 in the 2025 men’s NCAA title game.

Florida basketball proved it could play physical and tough enough on defense, beating Houston at its own game for the national championship. Here's a breakdown:

Florida roared back from a 12-point deficit to stun Houston and claim the program's first national championship since 2007 on Monday night, 65-63. The Gators trailed 42-30 early in the second half before finding the same late surge that carried them past Auburn in the Final Four on Saturday.

Houston was in control for much of the game and didn't allow Florida to take a second-half lead until Alijah Martin hit two free throws with 46.5 remaining after drawing a foul on

The Gators, who led for just 63 seconds all night, overcome the Cougars’ stingy defense, 65-63, to finish on top for the first time since going back-to-back in 2006-07 and deny Houston its first

Florida basketball fans erupt after the Gators' thrilling 2025 NCAA Championship win over Houston. Here's a look at the reactions on social media.