Wisconsin vs High Point: NCAA Tournament Opener

0:00On March 19, Wisconsin heads into the NCAA Tournament as a 5-seed in the West Region, facing 12 seeded high point today at the Motor Center in Portland, Oregon. The Badgers finished their regular season at 24 wins and 10 losses, marking their third straight tournament appearance and eighth under. Coach Greg Gard, this bit puts Wisconsin among the elite programs with top 5 seeds in 11 of their last 14 trips since 2010. They've racked up a solid 41 wins and 27 losses all time in the dance, including 10 sweet 16s, 4 final 4s, and a national. Title back in 1941. High point enters on fire with a 30 win, 4 loss record, and the nation's longest active winning streak at 14 games. The Panthers top the charts in scoring at 90 points per game and dominate turnovers, forcing more than 16 per contest while committing few. Themselves perfect for their pressure style.

1:00Fans can catch the action on TBS starting at 12.40pm central time, with streaming on HBO Max or services like Direct TV and YouTube TV. Radio options include the Badger Network on stations like Wyba and Madison or Online via the Varsity Network with Matt LaPay on the call. Wisconsin is favored by 10.5 points, with an over under of 162.5. These two programs meet for the first time ever, setting up a classic 512 clash where the Badger's experience meets high points hot. The streak should make for an exciting opener.