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High Point Upsets Wisconsin with Last-Minute Layup

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

High Point upset Wisconsin 83-82 as the No. 12 seed, ending Wisconsin's streak of losses to lower-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Chase Johnston delivered the game-winning layup and finished with 14 points, including four three-pointers.
This was Chase Johnston's first two-point basket of the season.
Flynn Clayman, in his first year as High Point's coach, will next face No. 4 seed Arkansas.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Tournament adopted a 64-team format in 1985, leading to historic upsets, notably Villanova's championship win as an eighth seed. This year, High Point's Chase Johnston scored 14 points, including a crucial layup, to defeat Wisconsin 83-82. Such surprises exemplify March Madness, where lower-seeded teams frequently challenge higher-ranked opponents, reshaping team legacies and fan expectations.

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Story summary

High Point upset Wisconsin 83-82 as the No. 12 seed, ending Wisconsin's streak of losses to lower-seeded teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Chase Johnston delivered the game-winning layup and finished with 14 points, including four three-pointers.
This was Chase Johnston's first two-point basket of the season.
Flynn Clayman, in his first year as High Point's coach, will next face No. 4 seed Arkansas.

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