Florida swamps Houston, winning 3rd NCAA men's basketball national championship

The Florida Gators downed Houston, denying the Cougars their first-ever title. Florida, one of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams to make the men's tournament, won its third NCAA championship.

Florida swamps Houston, winning 3rd NCAA men's basketball national championship
Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators dunks the ball against Joseph Tugler #11 of the Houston Cougars during the second half in the National Championship of the NCAA Men

The Florida Gators downed Houston, denying the Cougars their first-ever title. Florida, one of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams to make the men's tournament, won its third NCAA championship.

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