Florida defeated Houston 65-63 to take home the school's third NCAA men's basketball championship, coming back from down double digits and taking the lead in the final minute of the game. The Gators' first two titles came in back-to-back championship seasons in 2006 and 07.

Florida overcame a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Houston 65-63 in a nail-biting thriller, claiming their third national championship in NCAA men's basketball on Monday. Senior Will Richard led the scoring for the Gators with 18 points in Florida's first trip to the title game since they last won in 2007.