Wisconsin's Shocking Upset Loss to High Point

0:00On March 19th, 5th seeded Wisconsin Badgers saw their 2026 season end with an 83-82 upset loss to. 12 seeded high point panthers in the first round of the men's NC double, a tournament on March 19th at the Motor Center in Portland, Oregon. The Badgers built a double-digit lead early and seemed in control multiple times, but high point rallied late, grabbing their first lead since the... Second half started on a fast break layup with just 11.7 seconds left. Wisconsin fans are stunned after another early exit, marking the team's second first round loss in the last three seasons and their failure to reach. The second weekend since 2017, high points bench dominated with the 28-13 edge in points, plus better steals and blocks. Standout performances included high points Rob Martin with 23 points and Wisconsin's Nick Boyd leading with 27 points and 6 assists, while John Blackwell added 22 points and 10 rebounds. A potential game winner by Boyd got blocked and Frantic Final's second sealed the Badgers fate.

1:05This shocking defeat dashes Wisconsin's deep run hopes, leaving high points to carry the momentum into the next round as March madness rolls on.