The NCAA Championship Game will feature the Florida Gators taking on the Houston Cougars to see who will win it all. The Cougars are riding high after a major victory against the Duke Blue Devils. The Gators barely escaped against Auburn, but they got the job done, winning 79-73.
The Cougars came back from a 14-point second-half deficit to defeat the Blue Devils, 70-67. The Gators and the Cougars will be a battle, but all eyes will be on Walter Clayton Jr. — one of the superstars on the Gators.
Clayton was a big part of the Gators’ win over Auburn, finishing with 34 points and four rebounds. His consistency this season has put him on many people’s radar. Clayton finished the season averaging 18.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
When Is the Houston-Florida NCAA Championship Game?
- When: Monday, April 7, 2025, 8:50pm EST
- Where: San Antonio, TX (Alamodome)
- TV: CBS (or multiple streaming platforms like Fubo and March Madness Live App)
Can Walter Clayton Jr. Lead The Gators To Victory?
Houston and Florida were two of the major favorites when the NCAA tournament started, but their journeys to this point have been interesting.
For the Cougars, major wins over the Tennessee Volunteers and the Duke Blue Devils put the world on notice. As they enter the championship game, they carry the momentum of knocking out the famed Blue Devils and projected No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg. Will that momentum carry them to a victory and a championship?
For the Gators, they have a very good roster of talent, and many people felt like they were the favorites to win it all when the tournament began. Their path led them to victories over great teams like Maryland, Auburn, and Texas Tech. They would also eliminate Connecticut, which sparked some interesting moments for the Huskies following the game.
Clayton is the story for the Gators, as he was their leading scorer this season and remains their top offensive option throughout this tournament. The Gators will need a massive performance tonight from Clayton to walk away victorious as the champions.
Can Clayton lead the way for the Gators to reign supreme? Or will that buzzing defense of Houston create problems for them in this championship matchup? This battle will be one for the ages, as some feel like this could be one of the greatest NCAA Championship Games ever. Will it live up to the hype? All eyes will be on Clayton as he takes center stage.