The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness, has reached its climax with the National Championship
The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness, has reached its climax with the National Championship game between the Florida Gators and the Houston Cougars. The game is currently underway, with Houston leading Florida 31-28.
The tournament began with Selection Sunday on March 16, followed by the First Four on March 18-19, and progressed through the First and Second Rounds, Sweet 16, and Elite Eight. The Final Four took place on April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. In the semifinals, Florida defeated Auburn 79-73, and Houston edged out Duke 70-67 to advance to the championship game.
For viewers in India, the championship game is being broadcast live on CBS. To watch the game, you can use streaming services that offer CBS, such as FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Paramount Plus. Please note that accessing these services from India may require a VPN service to bypass regional restrictions.
🏀 National Championship Game (April 8, 2025)
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Teams: Florida Gators vs Houston Cougars
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Location: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
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Current Score: Houston 31 - Florida 28 (Halftime)
🔥 Key Players to Watch:
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Houston:
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Jamal Shead Jr. – dynamic guard and defensive anchor
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Jarace Walker II – powerful inside presence and rebounding machine
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Florida:
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Walter Clayton Jr. – sharp shooter and clutch performer
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Alex Condon – breakout big man with strong tournament play
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🧨 Final Four Recap
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Florida 79, Auburn 73: Florida survived a late push from Auburn thanks to hot 3-point shooting and tough defense.
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Houston 70, Duke 67: A thriller that came down to the final possession. Houston’s defense held off Duke’s final shot.
🌟 Tournament MVP Candidates (So Far)
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Jamal Shead Jr. (Houston) – Consistently strong in all rounds
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Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida) – Leading scorer for the Gators
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Tyrese Proctor (Duke) – Star of the early rounds before Final Four exit
📆 Full Tournament Timeline
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Selection Sunday: March 16
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First Four: March 18-19
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First Round: March 20-21
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Second Round: March 22-23
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Sweet 16: March 27-28
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Elite Eight: March 29-30
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Final Four: April 5
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Championship Game: April 8
📺 How to Watch the Championship
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TV: CBS (USA), NCAA.com Live
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Streaming: Paramount+, YouTube TV, Hulu Live, Sling TV (VPN may be required outside US)
