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High Point Upsets Wisconsin for Historic NCAA Tournament Win

3/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

High Point University, a 12-seed, defeated Wisconsin 83-82 to win its first NCAA tournament game.
Chase Johnston scored the game-winning layup with 11.7 seconds left, marking his first two-point basket of the season.
Rob Martin scored 23 points.
Johnston added 14 points, helping High Point overcome a double-digit deficit.
The win comes after High Point's 2025 loss to Purdue, and the Panthers will face Arkansas in the next round.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, Villanova, an eighth seed, achieved a historic upset by defeating top-seeded Georgetown 66–64 in the NCAA Championship, marking the first time a No. 8 seed won the tournament. Villanova's remarkable shooting percentage of 78.6% set a championship record. This victory inspired future underdog narratives in college basketball, exemplified by High Point University's recent win over Wisconsin.

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Story summary

High Point University, a 12-seed, defeated Wisconsin 83-82 to win its first NCAA tournament game.
Chase Johnston scored the game-winning layup with 11.7 seconds left, marking his first two-point basket of the season.
Rob Martin scored 23 points.
Johnston added 14 points, helping High Point overcome a double-digit deficit.
The win comes after High Point's 2025 loss to Purdue, and the Panthers will face Arkansas in the next round.

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