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Florida Gators center Micah Handlogten and forward Thomas Haugh battle for the ball against Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler during the second half of the national championship game of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome.

Fans Blasted Bad Officiating in Second Half of Houston-Florida NCAA Title Game

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston should be back as a title contender next season.

Men’s College Basketball 2025–26 Way-Too-Early Top 25

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 7, 2025

Duke is the 10-1 favorite to win the 2026 edition of the NCAA Tournament.

2026 March Madness Odds: Duke Favored to Win National Championship in Opening Odds

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida's Alijah Martin (15) flies to the basket while Houston's Joseph Tugler tries to block.

Florida Stuns Houston to Capture Men's NCAA Tournament Championship (In Photos)

SI Staff

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Apr 7, 2025

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Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) shoots the ball as Houston Cougars guard Terrance Arceneaux (23) attempts a block during the second half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Florida Coasts to Title Win Over Houston

Derek Parker

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) and Florida Gators forward Alex Condon (21) reach for a rebound against the Houston Cougars in the second half in the national championship game.

Florida’s Coaches Got Called for Costly Technical Foul in NCAA Title Game vs. Houston

Eva Geitheim

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. was held scoreless during the first half of the 2025 national championship game.

Florida Star Walter Clayton Jr. Held Scoreless in First Half vs. Houston

Ryan Phillips

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston's Wilson makes a three off the class during the title game vs. Florida

Houston's Mylik Wilson Had the Perfect Reaction to Banking in Three-Pointer in Title Game

Blake Silverman

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Apr 7, 2025

Hakeem Olajuwon and Victor Wembanyama attend the NCAA tournament final between Houston and Florida at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Victor Wembanyama Seen Sitting With Hakeem Olajuwon at NCAA Title Game

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

The Houston Cougars and the Florida Gators line up for opening tip of the national title game.

College Basketball Fans Were Frustrated by National Title Game's Late Tipoff Time

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson talks to the media.

Kelvin Sampson Explains Reason Behind 'Don't Sleep on Houston' Message

Eva Geitheim

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Apr 7, 2025

Jim Nantz cheers on the Houston Cougars during the 2024 NCAA Tournament

Jim Nantz Says Watching Houston Play in Final Four Tougher Than Working the Games

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr.

Kelvin Sampson Has High Praise for Florida's Walter Clayton Jr. Before Title Game

Karl Rasmussen

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston players J'Wan Roberts (13) and Mylik Wilson (8) react after the Cougars pull off a 70-67 win against Duke in the Final Four on April 5, 2025.

Houston falls to Florida: Live score, updates, highlights from 2025 NCAA title game

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 7, 2025

Here's all the Gators natty buzz

What Experts Have To Say Ahead of Gators vs Houston National Championship

Tyler Carmona

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Apr 7, 2025

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson (right) reacts to a call during the Cougars' Final Four win against Duke on April 5, 2025.

Who are the officials in Monday night’s Houston-Florida title game?

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 7, 2025

Mar 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) celebrates during the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Detroit Pistons Guard Goes Berserk Over Houston's Win vs Duke

Kevin McCormick

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Apr 7, 2025

Hakeem Olajuwon Being Barred From Houston’s Final Four Celebration Had Fans Fuming

Kristen Wong

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Apr 7, 2025

Mylik Wilson (8) celebrates after Houston's 70-67 win against Duke in the Final Four on April 5, 2025.

NCAA national championship prediction: Houston an overwhelming favorite by experts

Buck Ringgold

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Apr 7, 2025

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