Underdog High Point University defeated the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday to win the first upset of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournament.
The 12th-seeded Panthers knocked off the 5th-seeded Badgers 83-82, thanks to the game-winning shot by Chase Johnston who made sure to honor Christ at “The Big Dance.”
Johnston scored 14 points during the game, including four 3-pointers and the game-winning 2-pointer. After the win, a reporter rushed up to Johnston to get his reaction.
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“It felt great! First and foremost, I just want to give all the glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, it’s been an unbelievable season. This is a group of guys that’s built on John 15:13. We serve each other, we love each other, and we’d die for each other,” he said, pointing to the team’s true source of unity.
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