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April 08, 2025: National chompions: Florida wins third hoops title

With 14 SEC teams in, it was Florida representing in the title game. The Gators got a huge comeback and held off Houston for their third crown. - Josh B.
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With 14 SEC teams in, it was Florida representing in the title game. The Gators got a huge comeback and held off Houston for their third crown. - Josh B.
 
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Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky for most NHL goals
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"You guys know our team ... If every program had this, I think we could push women’s basketball forward, on a local level, across the country.” - Dawn Staley
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Women's title game takeaways: UConn roars back to top of the mountain
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