And then there were two. Perhaps this duo battling for a national championship is unexpected. But Florida and Houston each played strong during the regular season. Both dominated their conference tournaments. Both are 1-seeds. Both defeated tough opponents to get to Monday.
Now, everything's on the line Monday night (8:50 p.m. ET, CBS).
The Gators are looking for their first national championship since their back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007 with Billy Donovan. The Cougars are seeking their first national championship. Both coaches are also searching for their first national titles.