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A last-second layup gave High Point University its first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Thursday, joining other underdogs in turning March Madness 2026 into a celebration of surprise and possibility. Mid-major programs proved they belong on basketball's biggest stage.
After an 18-year drought, Provo High School's basketball team claimed the state championship with a commanding 62-42 victory over Hurricane. The win came just days after the Bulldogs pulled off a stunning 21-point comeback in the quarterfinals.
High Point University pulled off the first major upset of March Madness, beating Wisconsin 83-82 on a buzzer-beating layup. For the small North Carolina school, it marks their first tournament victory ever.
High schooler Ava Smid turned a four-point deficit into a championship berth with six points in 14 seconds through grit and hustle. Her performance sealed one of the most dramatic finishes in Iowa high school basketball history.
Chase Johnston scored his first two-pointer of the season at the perfect moment: a game-winning layup that gave High Point its first NCAA tournament victory ever. After the thrilling 83-82 upset over Wisconsin, the guard had a powerful message about faith and brotherhood.
Temple women's basketball team completed the third-largest comeback in NCAA history, erasing a 26-point deficit to beat Charlotte 83-82. Guard Tristen Taylor scored 17 points in the fourth quarter alone, including the game-winning free throws with three seconds left.
Utah high school athletes are proving that hard work, dedication, and teamwork create champions both on and off the field. From swimming to wrestling to basketball, these six student athletes are leading their teams to victory while inspiring their communities.
A small Connecticut high school basketball team just won their first state championship in 71 years, proving that patience and perseverance really do pay off. Stafford High defeated Hartford Public to claim the Division 5 CIAC title, ending a drought that began when Eisenhower was president. ---
A California high school girls basketball team just clinched their fourth consecutive league championship with a nail-biting three-point victory. The Monache Marauders proved that consistency and teamwork create dynasties.
A high school basketball player just shattered a scoring record held by an NBA legend for nearly five decades. Gavyn Lorenson's 47-point game proves hard work and team support can rewrite history.
A small-town Minnesota team just made history by dominating the state championship after nail-biting wins all week. Hills-Beaver Creek crushed their opponent 64-33 to capture their first basketball title in school history.
A sophomore guard in Ohio just shattered a three-decade-old scoring record the night after his dad randomly asked if he'd ever thought about breaking one. Noah Morrison's 45-point performance has his team riding a 10-game winning streak into tournament season.
High Point University's women's track team just claimed their sixth consecutive Big South Championship with a thrilling final-day comeback. Seven event wins and three record-breaking performances helped the Panthers edge out Charleston Southern by 22 points.
Jackson Lumen Christi girls basketball team made school history by winning their first state championship, pulling away in the fourth quarter to beat Pewamo-Westphalia 52-36. The victory marked a breakthrough moment for a program that had never even reached the semifinals before this season.
The Hoover High School boys basketball team is returning to Alabama's state championship game for the fourth year in a row after defeating Fairhope 53-40. The Bucs have won three consecutive state titles and will play for their fourth on Saturday.
Kentucky Basketball erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat Tennessee 74-71, marking the largest comeback in Rupp Arena history. The legendary 1996 championship team watched from the stands as the Wildcats made history in throwback denim uniforms.
A North Carolina high school girls basketball team just made history by reaching their first-ever state championship game. The Maiden Blue Devils dominated second-seeded Pisgah in the 4A West semifinals to punch their ticket to the finals.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Two evenly matched high school basketball teams just made history by playing in the first-ever playoff game of its kind. Their thrilling matchup promises an exciting postseason ahead for girls basketball in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley.
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