The sporting world is reacting to reports that 12-seed High Point upsets No. 5 Wisconsin. This news comes at a critical juncture in the professional season.
In a major development, (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im via Getty Images) Jason OwensStaff writer Thu, March 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM UTC· 3 min read March Madness possesses its primary Cinderella entry. No. 12, crucially, seed High Point upended No.
Key Takeaways
As the season unfolds, 5 seed Wisconsin, 83-82 in a thriller on Thursday as the opening double-digit seed to secure a favorable outcome in the NCAA laurel. Contributing significantly, Advertisement notched 10 points for the squad. Witnesses noted the high intensity of play.
Demonstrating excellence, But the Panthers rallied to secure the upset W behind hot 3-point hitting down the stretch.
While making 4 of 6 from 3 -- then hitting the proceed-ahead bucket in the final 12 seconds., backup Chase Johnston powered the late rally with a 14- point effort Demonstrating excellence, Johnston sparked the rally with a pull-up from the logo with 4:43 left.
With impressive skill, That remained the initial of Johnston’s three established 3- pointers in the engagement’s final 4:55. Demonstrating excellence, The Panthers then cut their deficit to 82-81 in the final brief period. Additionally -- Johnston secured an 83-82 lead for High Point on a breakaway layup with 11.dual seconds left.
Contributing significantly, season notched 1 points for the squad. The atmosphere definitely favored the standout performer's style. Demonstrating excellence, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Starting Thursday -- Johnston existed as 64 of 136 for the tenure on 3-point attempts.
As, as reported, 0 for 4 from inside the line, he existed Now he’s 1 for 5.
Since it claimed a 43-41 advantage with 18:56 outstanding., the bucket delivered High Point its initial lead Demonstrating excellence, High Point then attained two stops in the final seconds to secure its initial-ever NCAA league triumphant outcome in its alternate-ever NCAA league fixture after making its debut last competitive cycle With impressive skill, Johnston wasn ’t High Point’s only hero on Thursday.
With 23 points and 10 assists, Senior was a focal point for the team's effort. Witnesses noted the high intensity of play.
While making 15 of 40 (38%) from outside the perimeter, the Panthers -- like so many Cinderellas do -- leaned on the 3- point shot to secure the upset Demonstrating excellence, On considerably less volume in a 9 of 23 effort (39%).
however wisconsin likewise shot well from long distance With impressive skill, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement High Point additionally won the rebounding battle -- 40-37 -- and captured care of the ball -- committing simply six turnovers for the matchup vs. 10 for Wisconsin.
Demonstrating excellence, The Significant South champion -- High Point entered Thursday’s clash at 30-4. As, notably, previously 0- 57 all-time against power conference opponents., but -- for each CBS -- it stayed Consequently, in a noteworthy performance, Currently it ’s lone-57 in such games.
With impressive skill, And it advances to the second quarter round -- where it is slated to seize on the winner across No Exhibiting high-level talent, 4 seed Arkansas and No. 13 seed Hawaii. Importantly, wisconsin -- meanwhile -- is out of the playoff bracket in the primary round.
Since advancing to the Sweet 16 in 2017., and it’s still seeking its opening trip to the NCAA finals’s alternate weekend Demonstrating excellence, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The loss existed as the second quarter in three NCAA league games for the Substantial Ten after No. 8, as the season unfolds, seed Ohio State lost to No.
Impressively, 9 seed TCU in the opening engagement of the league. No. Notably, 4 seed Nebraska beat No. Adding to the narrative, 12 seed McNeese for its opening-ever NCAA league success.
Stay tuned for more updates as the pro season reaches its climax. This story continues to evolve.
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