High Point Stuns Wisconsin, March Madness Cinderella

0:00What's up, Durham? This is Durham News Today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. High point university pulled off a massive upset, beating Wisconsin 83-82 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The 12 seated Panthers grabbed their programs first ever March Madness win on Thursday night in Portland. Chase Johnson delivered the game winner, a fast break layup with 11 seconds left, his first two-pointer all season. That put them ahead for good after a tense finish. Rob Martin star for High Point with 23 points in Tennessee, while Wisconsin's Nick Boy poured in 27. The Panthers were 10 and a half point underdogs, but showed real grit. This is the first North Carolina school to win a game this tournament. High point earned their spot by taking the big South title for the second year running under first year coach, Flynn Clayman. Now 31 wins and 4 losses, the Panthers head to the second round Saturday against either Hawaii or Arkansas. Fans are calling it a true Cinderella breakthrough.

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