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Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., rear, knocks the ball away from Houston's Emanuel Sharp (21) during the second half in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Houston on the wrong side of gritty and ugly finish against Florida in national title game

The end of national championship game was gritty and ugly, just the way Houston usually likes it. Except this time Florida was forcing bad shots and turnovers against Houston when it counted.

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Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson leaves the court after Florida beat Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston’s Kelvin Sampson was close to his 1st national title. It slipped away painfully vs. Florida

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Florida guard Alijah Martin celebrates after their win against the Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Resilient Florida relies on defense and playmakers to overcome frustration in NCAA title game

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Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts, left, and president Mark Welsh III, right, present a jersey to new head men's NCAA college basketball coach Bucky McMillan, center, at a welcome event Monday, April 7, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (Meredith Seaver/College Station Eagle via AP)

Bucky McMillan will ‘have to get to work immediately’ as he takes over Texas A&M basketball

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South Dakota State celebrates their win over Oklahoma State in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

CBS Sports entrant finishes 1 game from a perfect bracket in women’s NCAA Tournament

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March Madness: Fans storm home court as Florida wins third NCAA men’s title

Fans at a watch party in Gainesville stormed onto the University of Florida men’s basketball team’s home court, as the Gators beat the University of Houston Cougars 65-63 in an NCAA title-game thriller.

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Maryland guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) takes control of the ball from Florida guard Urban Klavzar, center, while Maryland center Derik Queen (25) defends during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Maryland losses in the portal continue in the weeks following Sweet 16

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Florida celebrates with the trophy after their win against the Houston in the national championship at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston

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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma motions during the second half of the national championship game against South Carolina at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

One combined Final Four? Talks of a joint NCAA Tournament showcase for the men and women resurface

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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the championship trophy after UConn defeated South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) pulls in a rebound against South Carolina during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Women’s college basketball looking for next star with no Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins injured

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Brice Williams sets Nebraska scoring record in 77-66 win over UCF for College Basketball Crown title

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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma holds up the net after defeating South Carolina in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Houston forward J'Wan Roberts speaks during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

After 149 wins over 6 seasons, J’Wan Roberts needs 1 more in last game for Houston’s 1st NCAA title

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Duke's Patrick Ngongba II sits in locker room after Duke lost to Houston in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Duke’s Final Four fade against Houston puts the Blue Devils among top teams to fall short of title

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Houston players celebrate after beating Duke in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

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UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) drives to the basket against South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21) during the second half of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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South Carolina forward Sania Feagin (20) walks off the floor with teammates after South Carolina lost to UConn in the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Carolina unable to repeat, but Gamecocks poised to be back for another March Madness run

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UConn center Jana El Alfy (8), forward Ice Brady (25) and guard Morgan Cheli (23) react during the second half of the national championship game against South Carolina at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Houston's J'Wan Roberts (13) reacts during the first half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness

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Florida guard Alijah Martin speaks during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Alijah Martin’s emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAU

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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. and guard Alijah Martin speak during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. is rolling into the NCAA title game. Next up: Houston’s rugged defense

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Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford (0) goes up for a shot as Florida's Alex Condon (21) defends during the second half in the national semifinals at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Condon and Gators are tall and long but ready for a physical matchup with Houston in the NCAA final

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Texas Tech guard Chance McMillian (0) shoots over Florida forward Alex Condon during the second half in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Increasing number of teams using the floater in between the rim and the 3-point arc

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