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Johnston's Wild Layup Stuns Wisconsin in Upset Win
19 Mar
Summary
- Chase Johnston's late layup secured an 83-82 upset victory.
- High Point overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat Wisconsin.
- Five High Point players scored in double figures for the win.

High Point, the Big South Conference champions, achieved a significant upset by defeating Wisconsin 83-82 in the NCAA Tournament. The 12th-seeded Panthers erased a deficit that reached as high as 10 points.
Chase Johnston, known for his 3-point shooting, made the decisive play with a layup in the closing seconds. Despite having attempted only four two-point shots all season, his basket proved crucial for High Point's victory. Johnston finished the game with 14 points, sinking four 3-pointers.
Rob Martin was the leading scorer for High Point with 23 points. The team's balanced offense saw five players score in double figures. Wisconsin was led by Nick Boyd with 27 points and John Blackwell with 22 points.




