March Madness ends with a bang. The Florida Gators are your 2025 national champions! They outlasted the nation’s best defense–the Houston Cougars in a 65-63 thriller. Down by as many as 12 points at one point, the Gators never panicked. Instead, they clawed back possession by possession. Their grit and composure led to the third-largest comeback in the big dance history and secured their third championship. But things could have been very different if Emanuel Sharp had maintained his composure on the ball.
With just 40 seconds remaining and Houston trailing by 1 point, it was junior guard Sharp who made two costly mistakes that ultimately sealed the Cougars’ fate. With this heartbreaking loss, Houston falls to 0-3 in national championships, remaining the only team to have made 7 Final Fours without ever securing the title.
You can’t help but feel for the Cougars, who overcame countless obstacles to make it to the championship game. But fans aren’t holding back their frustration. Sharp’s turnovers and a critical mistake on the final play of the game cost Houston the championship, and now he’s the target of widespread criticism. The guard is now the laughing stock of the country.
“Emmanuel Sharp really chocked it away,” came one of the comments.
(This is a developing news…)
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