An NCAA Tournament largely devoid of drama came down to a thrilling final possession on Monday night.
Florida captured its third national championship with a 65-63 victory, rallying from a 12-point second-half deficit and sealing the win with one last defensive stand.
Houston had one final chance with 19 seconds remaining but failed to get a shot off. With five seconds left, Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp caught a pass well beyond the three-point arc and rose for a potential game-winner but pulled back on the shot after seeing Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. closing in. Sharp managed to avoid a traveling violation by bouncing the ball mid-air, but no teammate arrived in time to recover it and attempt a shot before the buzzer sounded. Congratulations to Florida Gators fans!