By Alec Millender Sports Capital Journalism Program SAN ANTONIO — In a gritty, back-and-forth national championship game, the Florida Gators rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit to defeat the Houston Cougars 65-63 on Monday night, earning their third NCAA men’s national basketball championship and depriving the Cougars of the school’s first title. Florida (36-4) tied… Read more »
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Florida’s Gators to Challenge Houston’s Defense With Elite Offense
By Joshua Miranda Sports Capital Journalism Program SAN ANTONIO – The Florida Gators put on a show in the co-main event of Saturday night, holding off the Auburn Tigers in a 79-73 victory to reach the championship game of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. But it was the Houston Cougars who stole the spotlight. Houston… Read more »