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High Point stuns Wisconsin with late Johnston layup

PUBLISHED Mar 19, 2026, 5:57 PM ET

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Portland, Ore. — High Point upset fifth-seeded Wisconsin 83-82 on Thursday when Chase Johnston hit his first 2-point basket of the season, a fast-break layup with 11.7 seconds left. Johnston finished with 14 points and four 3-pointers; Rob Martin had 23 points and 10 assists. Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd scored 27 as the Badgers fell despite strong individual numbers. High Point will face Arkansas or Hawaii in the second round. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Pre-tournament: Teams seeded—High Point No.12, Wisconsin No.5 in Midwest Region.
Thursday, first round: Game played in Portland with an 83-82 final score favoring High Point.
11.7 seconds remaining: Chase Johnston made his first 2-point basket of the season to take the lead.
Postgame: High Point confirmed to advance to the second round versus Arkansas or Hawaii.
Historical context: Wisconsin noted to have recent NCAA losses to lower-seeded teams in prior tournaments.

News Intelligence

This upset is a reminder of the unpredictability in sports. If you're a Wisconsin fan, it's a tough pill to swallow. If you're a High Point supporter, it's a moment of triumph. For neutral viewers, it's the thrill of an underdog victory. If you're into sports betting, remember: odds aren't guarantees.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8

Who Benefited

High Point University benefited through an NCAA first-round upset that advances its program, increases media exposure, and provides momentum and recruiting visibility for the team and coaching staff.

Who Impacted

University of Wisconsin's program suffered a first-round loss that ends its season, denies further tournament exposure, and raises questions about late-game execution and defensive containment.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 8
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 8
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

High Point University benefited through an NCAA first-round upset that advances its program, increases media exposure, and provides momentum and recruiting visibility for the team and coaching staff.

Who Impacted

University of Wisconsin's program suffered a first-round loss that ends its season, denies further tournament exposure, and raises questions about late-game execution and defensive containment.