Trending Now - High Point's Johnston Seals Upset Win Over Wisconsin in NCAA Thriller
WHO:
Flynn Clayman, first-year head coach of High Point, stated, "Looks pretty obvious to me that high-majors need to play mid-majors during the season. They said we ain't played nobody -- we played somebody now!"
Chase Johnston, senior guard for High Point, expressed, "Just to be on this stage and play a game like this, something you dream about."
High Point University basketball team
Chase Johnston, senior guard for High Point
Flynn Clayman, first-year head coach of High Point
Rob Martin, player for High Point
Nick Boyd, player for Wisconsin
John Blackwell, player for Wisconsin
Greg Gard, head coach of Wisconsin
WHAT:
High Point University basketball team achieved a 31-4 record this season.
High Point defeated Winthrop by 15 points in the Big South conference championship game.
Chase Johnston attempted 143 field goals during the regular season, with 138 being 3-pointers, shooting 49.3% from beyond the arc.
Johnston's game-winning layup was his first 2-point field goal of the season, having previously played 406 minutes and scored 196 points without making a 2-point shot.
High Point defeated Wisconsin 83-82 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament
Chase Johnston scored his first 2-point basket of the season with 11.7 seconds remaining
Johnston finished the game with 14 points, including four 3-pointers
High Point was a 10.5-point underdog according to BetMGM Sportsbook
Rob Martin scored 23 points and had 10 assists for High Point
Wisconsin's Nick Boyd scored 27 points and John Blackwell added 22 points and 10 rebounds
High Point won the Big South title for the second consecutive season
This was High Point's first win in March Madness history
WHERE:
The game took place in Portland, Oregon
High Point University is located in North Carolina
WHEN:
High Point's victory over Wisconsin occurred on March 19th, 2026.
The game occurred on March 19th, 2026
High Point's previous NCAA Tournament appearance was in 2025
WHY:
High Point earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament by winning the Big South title for the second consecutive season.
High Point earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament by winning the Big South championship
HOW:
High Point's victory was characterized by a comeback from a 56-50 deficit to win the game.
Chase Johnston's game-winning shot was a fast-break layup
High Point's victory was characterized by a comeback from a 56-50 deficit to win the game
(UPDATED March 21, 2026 01:23 UTC)
High Point University’s basketball team secured their place in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big South title for the second consecutive season, defeating Winthrop by 15 points in the championship game. Last Monday, High Point achieved a thrilling comeback against Wisconsin, overcoming a 56-50 deficit to win, with senior guard Chase Johnston making a game-winning layup that marked his first 2-point field goal of the season. First-year head coach Flynn Clayman emphasized the importance of competing against higher-ranked teams, stating that it was clear mid-majors need to face off against high-majors, and Johnston shared his excitement about playing on such a significant stage.
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(UPDATED March 20, 2026 19:17 UTC)
In a thrilling first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 19, High Point University pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Wisconsin 83 to 82 in Portland, Oregon. Senior guard Chase Johnston made a crucial layup with just 11.7 seconds left, finishing the game with 14 points, while Rob Martin led the team with 23 points and 10 assists, marking High Point's first win in March Madness history. This victory comes after High Point won the Big South championship for the second consecutive season, showcasing their resilience as they overcame a 56-50 deficit to secure the win.