SAN ANTONIO -- This ending was gritty and ugly, just the way Houston usually likes games. Except it was Florida forcing bad shots and turnovers against the Cougars to finish off the national championship game Monday night. “The game plan was the most physical team is going to win,” Gators guard Alijah Martin said.

Houston's historic season ended in heartbreak Monday night as the Cougars fell 65-63 to Florida in a thrilling NCAA championship showdown that came down to the final seconds.

The game was played how Houston wanted it. But it was Florida - with another signature comeback - that fought its way to a national title.