After pulling off a stunning comeback in the Final Four, Houston was at the mercy of one two days later.

Down by 12 points in the second half, Florida came roaring back to beat the Cougars, 65-63, Monday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio to its first&nbsp;national championship since 2007, when the Gators went back-to-back.

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<figcaption>Walter Clayton Jr. celebrates during the national championship game on April 7, 2025. <span class="credit">AP</span></figcaption>

Walter Clayton Jr. struggled most of the game but was clutch down the stretch, finishing with 11 points.

After pulling off a stunning comeback in the Final Four, Houston was at the mercy of one two days later.{ai:summary}<p>Florida overcame a 12-point deficit in the second half to defeat Houston 65-63, securing the Gators' first national championship since 2007. Walter Clayton Jr. contributed 11 points, while Will Richard led the team with 18 points. </p><p>#sports</p>

Florida completes epic comeback to beat Houston for first March Madness national championship since 2007

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