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High Point's Cinderella Run: First Power Four Win

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High Point Universitys stunning upset over Wisconsin in March Madness marks a historic win, snapping a fifty-seven game losing streak against Power Four teams. The Panthers, led by coach Flynn Cayman and guard Chase Johnston, advance to the round of thirty-two, proving mid-major teams belong on the big stage.

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High Point's Cinderella Run: First Power Four Win

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On March 19th, High Point University pulled off a massive upset in the first round of March Madness, beating Wisconsin 83-82. The Panthers from the Big South Conference grabbed their first-ever win against the Power Four Team, snapping a 57-game losing streak in those. Matchups. It's being called the biggest victory in the program's history. Coach Flynn came and fired back at Big Schools for sleeping on a squad, while Guard Chase Johnston credited the team's grit for the comeback. That point trailed late, but fought back with Johnston's go-ahead shot sealing the deal. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this proves mid-major teams belong on the big stage. The roster is mostly fresh recruits and transfers from smaller programs, with just a few like Guard Conrad Martinez who saw time at Bigger Schools, such as Arizona. Now the Panthers advance to the round of 32 for the first time, riding a wave of confidence. They'll likely face fourth-seated Arkansas next. This win reminds everyone that Cinderella's stories still light up the tournament, no matter

the portal or NIL era.

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