The riveting action took viewers by storm, too. Monday's national championship averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS, up 22% year-over-year and the most-watched title game since 2019, when Virginia beat Texas Tech in overtime. During a hectic finish between the Gators and Cougars, viewership peaked at 21.1 million.

Florida basketball clinched its third NCAA championship in program history on Monday night, once again coming from behind to top Houston.

Madness tournament came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball championship.

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Florida has won its first national championship since 2007 and its third overall after beating Houston 65-63 in the 2025 men’s NCAA title game. Houston was in front for the majority of the game, leading by as many as 12 points,

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

L.J. Cryer finished with 26 points to lead Houston to their third title game appearance and first national championship. Florida also trailed for much of their semifinal affair before overwhelming Auburn in the late stages of the second half.