One Game. One Champion. The Madness Ends Tonight.

In a thrilling Final Four, the Florida Gators and the Houston Cougars each orchestrated remarkable comebacks, setting the stage for an electrifying national championship game.

Florida Gators Triumph Over Auburn Tigers

The Gators showcased why they were the best team in the SEC with a 79-73 win over the Auburn Tigers—overcoming a 46-38 halftime deficit, but coming out for the second half, the Florida Gators offense ignited, led by none other than Walter Clayton Jr. with 34 points and 5 three pointers. Clayton had back-to-back 30-point games in the Elite 8 and Final Four. He is the first player in NCAA history to drop 30 points this deep into the tournament since Larry Bird in 1979.

Complementing Clayton's great performance, Alijah Martin contributed 17 points, while Thomas Haugh added 12 and 7 rebounds. The Gators' defense had to and did tighten up at the end of the game, effectively limiting Auburn's offense and securing their spot in the national championship for the first time since they went back to back in '06 and '07.

Houston Cougars' Remarkable Comeback Against Duke Blue Devils

The Houston Cougars made a comeback we will be talking about for a while. They rallied back from 14 down to defeat the almighty Duke Blue Devils 70-67. Duke appeared dominant the entire game, with standout performances from freshmen stars Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. However, Houston's #1 ranked defense showed why they were the best defense in college basketball, stifling Duke's offense in the last 10 minutes of the game, allowing ONE MADE FIELD GOAL.

Junior guard L.J Cryer led the Cougars in scoring with 26 points, showing his championship experience from Baylor's 2021 title run. The game's climax saw Houston's defense thwart Duke's final possessions, with J'Wan Roberts contesting a key shot from Flagg and Tyrese Proctor's last-second attempt falling short. This victory propels Houston into the national championship game, seeking their first-ever national title.

Anticipation Builds for the Championship Clash

The stage is now set for a great outing from the Florida Gators and the Houston Cougars. Both Teams have shown us why they can bring the national championship back to their university. The championship game is scheduled for Tonight at the Alamodome in San Antonio, with tip-off at 8:50 p.m. ET. ​