Florida Shocks Houston to Capture Third NCAA Championship in Dramatic Finish
What a night! Florida just pulled off an absolutely electric win over Houston to secure their third men’s NCAA National Championship — and honestly, it was the kind of game that’ll be talked about for years. I’m still trying to process the ending, because it had everything: grit, defense, and pure March Madness drama.
Let’s start with the final seconds — that’s where legends are made. Walter Clayton Jr., who had been practically silent in the first half with zero points, ended up being the guy who sealed the win on both ends of the court. With the Gators clinging to a 65-63 lead, Houston had the ball and a shot to win it. The ball goes to Emanuel Sharp, he’s about to launch the game-winning three... and then Clayton comes flying at him. Sharp hesitates, loses the ball, can’t pick it up, and watches it bounce away as the final seconds vanish off the clock. Just like that — game over.
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Clayton only had 11 points, all in the second half, but it’s that final defensive stand that’s going to be etched into highlight reels. It was poetic justice after getting blanked in the first 20 minutes. His response? Come out and deliver clutch plays — a three-pointer, two three-point plays, and finally, shutting down Houston’s final shot.
Now, credit where it’s due: Will Richard was a rock all night, dropping 18 points and keeping Florida in the hunt while Houston’s defense tried to suffocate them. This wasn’t a high-scoring affair by any means. It was a grind, a slugfest, a full-on defensive war. But in the end, it was Florida’s D — not Houston’s — that came through when it mattered most.
And how about this for history? Todd Golden, just 39 years old, now becomes the youngest coach to win it all since Jim Valvano back in 1983. Meanwhile, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson, at 69, misses his chance to become the oldest coach to grab a title. It was a battle of generations on the sideline, and youth won out this time.
So here we are — Florida is back on top for the first time since 2007. Not just a win, but a statement. When everything was on the line, they stayed composed, made the plays, and took the trophy home. Absolute madness in San Antonio.
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