A draft article claims that No. 12 seed High Point defeated No. 5 seed Wisconsin 83-82 in a first-round game of the 2026 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament on March 19, 2026, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. It describes this as High Point's first-ever NCAA tournament victory, highlighted by a game-winning layup from guard Chase Johnston and a postgame faith-based quote from him.[1]
No records of this game or result appear in official NCAA sources or recognized databases as of October 2024, prior to the 2026 tournament.[2][3] The 2026 bracket and results have not been determined or played.
High Point University Panthers men's basketball competes in the NCAA Division I Big South Conference. The program has zero NCAA tournament appearances and a 0-0 record in the event.[1][4]
In the 2023-24 season, High Point won the Big South regular-season title with a 25-9 overall record and 13-3 conference mark but lost the conference tournament final to Winthrop, missing an automatic bid.[1][5]
Head coach Alan Huss was hired in April 2024.[1][6] Roster players in recent seasons do not include Chase Johnston, Rob Martin, Owen Aquino, or Flynn Clayman as listed coach.[4][6]
Wisconsin Badgers play in the Big Ten Conference and have made 28 NCAA tournament appearances with a 37-28 record as of 2024.[7]
Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, has hosted NCAA tournament first- and second-round games in prior years, including 2022.[8]
The draft mentions a potential second-round matchup against No. 4 Arkansas and prior High Point tournament loss to Purdue; these details are unconfirmed.[1]
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