"High Point Panthers guard and star player, Rob Martin catches a long rebound off a missed Boyd layup. Martin throws a full court outlet pass to Panthers' three point specialist Chase Johnston. Johnston, who has not made a single two point shot this year, hits the layup all alone in transition, putting the Panthers up by one with 12 seconds to go."
"Thousands of miles from home, college kids are hugging, crying, kissing each other, and getting piss drunk. They pour out of their seats and into the Moda Center courtyards, dancing and clowning on passing Wisconsin fans."
"As soon as the clock hit zero I started crying, said Ale."
High Point University, a 12-seed, defeated 5-seed Wisconsin in a thrilling finish, securing an 83-82 victory. Star guard Nick Boyd's missed layup led to a crucial rebound by Rob Martin, who assisted Chase Johnston for a layup that put High Point ahead. The win marked the Panthers' first victory in March Madness since the tournament's inception in 1939. The atmosphere was electric, with fans celebrating wildly as they experienced the joy and chaos of college basketball.
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