After two competitive Final Four games — one of which was an instant classic — the Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship was a nail biter as the Florida Gators defeated the Houston Cougars 65-63. Houston held a comfortable lead well into the second half before Florida tied it up with 7:54 remaining.

The Florida Gators won the NCAA men’s basketball championship on Monday, defeating the Houston Cougars in a heart-stopping contest that went all the way down to the final play.

Both came into the NCAA Tournament as No. 1 seeds, bulldozed through the bracket, then made stunning comebacks in the Final Four. Now, a champion will be crowned. On Monday night, Florida and Houston will meet in the 2025 national championship game.