Following Houston’s 65-63 loss to Florida in the NCAA men’s basketball championship on April 7, emotions ran high at the Alamodome. As Cougars guard Milos Uzan left the court visibly upset, a credentialed reporter was seen grabbing his jersey in the tunnel.
The physical contact drew immediate criticism online, with many questioning the reporter’s conduct. The moment, caught on video, spread quickly and sparked debate about media behavior in tense postgame settings.
Reporter Grabs Houston Player’s Jersey in Tunnel After Title Game
A video shared by Yahoo Sports captured the moment Houston guard Milos Uzan walked off the court following the Cougars’ loss to Florida. Uzan, who had six points and five rebounds in 35 minutes, moved through a tunnel with his hands on his head.
As he walked along the right side of a divided pathway, a woman ran up behind him and grabbed his jersey, apparently trying to redirect him across the barrier.
The Cougars after blowing a 12-point lead in the national championship 😪 pic.twitter.com/YgmpjNVaRo
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 8, 2025
Her identity has not been confirmed, and it remains unclear whether she was affiliated with Houston or working the event. Onlookers were heard telling her to “let him be,” criticizing her decision to intervene physically.
Houston had led by as many as 12 points in the second half before the Gators mounted their comeback. The incident sparked immediate backlash online.
Why does she feel like she has the right to put her hands on him like that?
Completely ridiculous and extremely disrespectful when considering the circumstances.
— C (@CSmittyNY) April 8, 2025
“Why does she feel like she has the right to put her hands on him like that? Completely ridiculous and extremely disrespectful when considering the circumstances,” a fan posted.
She’s lucky he didn’t react to her. Give him space to process the moment. Incredibly inconsiderate. I can only imagine how people would react if a man grabbed a woman like that to get a story.
— James (@NC_State69420) April 8, 2025
Another wrote:
“She’s lucky he didn’t react to her. Give him space to process the moment. Incredibly inconsiderate. I can only imagine how people would react if a man grabbed a woman like that to get a story.”
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Florida Rallies Late to Win Third NCAA Title
Florida claimed its third men’s basketball national championship Monday night with a 65-63 win over Houston at the Alamodome. It’s the program’s first title since back-to-back championships in 2006 and 2007 under Billy Donovan.
Down by 12 in the second half, Florida responded with key defensive plays and clutch free throws. A turnover by Jamal Carter and a block by Will Richard helped turn the game. With 46 seconds left, Alijah Martin hit two free throws after being fouled by Joseph Tugler to give Florida a 64-63 lead.
Houston’s Emanuel Sharp lost the ball on the next possession, dribbling it off his knee. Florida’s Denzel Aberdeen hit one of two free throws to make it a two-point game with the shot clock off. On the final possession, Sharp committed a double dribble as time expired.
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Houston, which led 31-28 at halftime and held Florida to 37.9% shooting, came up short in its bid for a first national title. Richard led Florida with 18 points and eight rebounds. Alex Condon added 12 points, seven rebounds and four steals, while Walter Clayton Jr. scored 11 in the second half after being held scoreless before the break.
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