who won ncaa basketball championship 2025
Florida Gators won the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball championship, beating the Houston Cougars 65–63 in the title game in San Antonio.
Quick Scoop: 2025 NCAA Champion 🏀
- Champion: Florida Gators.
- Runner-up: Houston Cougars.
- Final score: 65–63 in favor of Florida.
- Date: April 7, 2025.
- Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.
- Title note: It was Florida’s third national championship and their first since 2007.
Mini game story
Florida trailed by as many as 12 points in the second half before storming back, grabbing the lead late, and holding on in a tense finish. The win capped a tournament run where the Gators repeatedly had to rally from behind in the later rounds.
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| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Champion | Florida Gators | [10][3][8][9][7]
| Runner-up | Houston Cougars | [3][5][8][9][1][7]
| Final score | Florida 65 – 63 Houston | [5][8][9][1][3][7]
| Date | April 7, 2025 | [8][7]
| Venue | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas | [7][8]
| Florida title count | 3rd national championship, first since 2007 | [9][3][8][7]