Florida Wins Third NCAA Title

Florida took down Houston 65-63 in a thriller, preventing the Cougars from getting a shot off in the closing seconds and denying Houston its first-ever title.
The teams were not separated by more than three points over the final 8:31 of game time. Florida took its first lead since 15:37 in the first half with 46 seconds remaining. In total, the Gators lead for only 64 seconds compared to Houston’s 30:44 in front. After just four total fouls in the first 20 minutes, Houston tallied 16 in the second half and Florida had nine. Fifteen of the Gator’s 37 second-half points came at the line, including their final five points.
The teams were tied 12 times, but the championship only featured three lead changes.
This is the Gators’ third championship and their first since going back-to-back in 2006 and 2007.