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CBS Sports |
Florida Gators prevailed Monday in a 65-63 thriller over the Houston Cougars in San Antonio.
ESPN |
Florida's comeback victory over Houston in Monday night's NCAA title game was the most-watched men's championship game in six years.
USA Today |
The tournament improved as it progressed. The semifinal games in San Antonio staged magnificent theater.
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Florida defeated UConn, Maryland, Texas Tech and Auburn along the way, while Houston dispatched Gonzaga, Purdue, Tennessee and Duke. A matchup projected to be this close requires you to split hairs, but one minor red flag that stands out is that the Gators continue to rely on Walter Clayton Jr. to rescue them when things begin to go awry.
The national title game between Florida and Houston could come down to the NCAA Tournament’s best clutch player against the country’s best clutch defense.