The Florida Gators are the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball national champions for the third time in program history.

The Gators defeated the Houston Cougars, 65-63, during the March Madness Tournament Final at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. 

The Gators rallied back from a 31-28 deficit at halftime, moving ahead, 64-63, with 46.5 seconds remaining.  

Guard Will Richard recorded a team-best 18 points and eight rebounds. Forward Alex Condon recorded 12 points, seven rebounds and three steals, while guard Walter Clayton Jr. finished with 11 points, seven assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block.

Florida’s men’s basketball national championship is its first since winning back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007. The Gators won the SEC Tournament before being rewarded with a No. 1 overall seed, having defeated Norfolk State, UConn, Maryland, Texas Tech and Auburn in the 2025 March Madness Tournament prior to Monday’s win.