Photo gallery: Gators surge back to top Houston for championship

The Gators basketball team won the national championship on Monday night with a 65-63 comeback victory over Houston in San Antonio. Local photographer Jacob Simons captured both the Final Four win over Auburn and the championship win over the Cougars in photo galleries.

Click through the images above to see game, fan and celebrations from the win.

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME COVERAGE

Gators fans in Jacksonville celebrate championship

Defensive stop by Walter Clayton Jr. seals win

Alumni, state leaders, famous fans react to Florida Gators’ national championship victory

Historic victory: University of Florida now only school to win 3 NCAA titles in both football, men’s basketball

Historic victory: University of Florida now only school to win 3 NCAA titles in both football, men’s basketball

WATCH: Breaking down Florida’s win with Gators Breakdown’s David Waters

WATCH: Jamal St. Cyr recaps Monday night’s win

WATCH: Jamal St. Cyr gets fans ready for championship with a trip to the Alamo

FINAL FOUR COVERAGE

PHOTO GALLERY: Gators top Auburn in tense Final Four

Jacksonville Gators fans celebrate Final Four win

Rugged Houston team ready for Gators on Monday night

Walter Clayton Jr. shines with 34 as Gators top Auburn in Final Four

Walter Clayton Jr. keeps finding ways to deliver

Patric Young pumped to watch his former team in Final Four

Gators prep for Final Four showdown against Auburn