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Houston’s vaunted defense held Florida and its star guard Walter Clayton Jr. in check for much of the game.
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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.
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Moments after winning the national championship, Florida Gators star Walter Clayton Jr. paused his celebrations and took time to hug an inconsolable Houston Cougars player.
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