Even with all the concerns about the tournament, the NCAA made an unexpected announcement, revealing that Florida vs. Houston was the most-watched national championship since 2019. Averaging 18.1 million viewers, the 2025 title game was also up 22% from last season's (UConn-Purdue 14.82 million average viewers).

The University of Florida Gators have reclaimed their place at the top of the college basketball world, securing the NCAA men's basketball championship in a dramatic victory over the University of Houston.

The 2024-25 college basketball season came to an end on Monday night, as Florida edged Houston 65-63 in the NCAA Tournament national title game.

Florida roared back from a 12-point deficit to stun Houston and claim the program's first national championship since 2007 on Monday night, 65-63. The Gators trailed 42-30 early in the second half before finding the same late surge that carried them past Auburn in the Final Four on Saturday.

Talent plus roster continuity is a winning formula, and no team has a better combination of that at this moment than Purdue.

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Here is the official and printable NCAA bracket for the 2025 March Madness DI women's basketball tournament. You can also find the schedule, scores and TV channels information here.