Thursday, April 16, 2026

High Point

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) blocks the shot of Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center

Mid-Majors Use March Madness to Lobby for High-Major Matchups

Underdog programs want—and need—more games against high-major teams.
March 20, 2026
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers forward Owen Aquino (8) defends abasing Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

A ‘Life Skills University’ Is Upending March Madness

High Point upset Wisconsin to win its first March Madness game.
March 20, 2026
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers in a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center

March Madness Upsets Alive and Well Despite New ‘Free Agency’ Era

Mid-major programs VCU and High Point pulled off major March Madness wins.
March 19, 2026