No. 12 High Point rallies from 10 down to upset No. 5 Wisconsin in March Madness thriller
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Key Points:
- No. 12 seed High Point upset No. 5 seed Wisconsin 83-82, marking the first double-digit seed victory in this NCAA tournament.
- Backup Chase Johnston led the comeback with 14 points, including crucial three-pointers and the game-winning layup, his first 2-point shot made all season.
- Senior guard Rob Martin contributed 23 points and 10 assists, with five High Point players scoring in double figures, helping the team shoot 38% from three-point range.
- High Point dominated the rebounding battle 40-37 and committed fewer turnovers (6 vs. 10), securing its first-ever NCAA tournament win after a 0-57 record against power conference teams.
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