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. This is the Gators' third championship and their first since going back-to-back in 2006 and 2007.

Florida erased a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Houston 65-63 and capture the school's first national title since 2007.The Gators took a two-point lead with 19 seconds left in the game. Houston's Emanuel Sharp was unable to get off his 3-pointer as time expired.

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LJ Cryer knows the thrill that comes only with winning a national championship from his time as a spot-duty freshman at Baylor. He could make history with a second title, and maybe savor the moment a little more,

Florida roared back from a 12-point deficit to stun Houston and claim the program's first national championship since 2007 on Monday night, 65-63. The Gators trailed 42-30 early in the second half before finding the same late surge that carried them past Auburn in the Final Four on Saturday.

Florida secured its first men's basketball national championship since 2007 after defeating Houston in the NCAA Tournament title game.