Florida Gators Celebrate Historic NCAA Championship Win

The Florida Gators celebrated their third NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship victory on Monday night, defeating Houston 65-63 in a thrilling finish that saw them overcome a 12-point deficit. Thousands of fans packed the Stephen C. O'Connell Center to watch the game, erupting in joy as the final buzzer sounded, with many storming the court to celebrate. The win marks a historic achievement for the Gators, making them the first program to secure three national championships in both football and men's basketball, with previous titles in 2006 and 2007 under coach Billy Donovan. The excitement continued into the following morning as fans took to University Avenue to celebrate. Current and former Florida athletes, including Tim Tebow, expressed their congratulations on social media, highlighting the pride in Gators fandom. A welcome-back rally for the champion team is set for Tuesday at the UF campus, furthering the celebration of their remarkable victory.