High Point stuns Wisconsin
No. 14 High Point knocked off No. 3 Wisconsin in one of March Madness’ biggest first‑round shocks, instantly wrecking millions of brackets and turning heads nationwide. The tournament field is now down to 32 teams with second‑round winners headed to the Sweet 16 — bracket chaos continues tonight. (sports.yahoo.com) (espn.com)
12-seed High Point knocked off No. 5 Wisconsin 83-82 in the West Region first round on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Ore. (espn.com)) Chase Johnston — a long-range specialist who had attempted only four two-point shots all season — converted a fast‑break layup for his first 2‑point field goal with 11.7 seconds remaining to give High Point the lead; Johnston finished with 14 points and four 3‑pointers. (wral.com)) Rob Martin led the Panthers with 23 points and played 36 minutes, while Cam'Ron Fletcher added 14 off the bench and Terry Anderson recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds for High Point. (sports-reference.com)) For Wisconsin, Nick Boyd scored 27 points and John Blackwell had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Badgers shot 31-of-65 from the floor but fell short in the final minute. (sports-reference.com)) The upset improved High Point’s season mark to 31-4 and ended Wisconsin’s at 24-11 for this season. (sports-reference.com)) High Point advances to the Round of 32 and is slated to face No. 4 Arkansas in the West Region on March 21. (espn.com))
