3 reasons why Wisconsin’s upset loss in Round of 64 shouldn’t be surprising
The No. 12 High Point Panthers upset the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers in the Round of 64.
Here are three reasons why it wasn't so surprising.
The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers lost to the No. 12 High Point Panthers, marking the first major upset in the March Madness tournament.
Panthers forward Chase Johnston made his first layup of the season with 11 seconds left to send the Badgers home. It’s a shocking end to the Badgers’ season, but not in the broader context of their basketball program. Greg Gard underperforms in March Madness Head coach Greg Gard has coached the team since 2015.
He has a 237-128 record with the Badgers, leading them to eight March Madness appearances in his 11-year tenure. Wisconsin was the best Big Ten team in the regular season in 2020 and 2022, so Gard knows how to get his team to the dance. However, the Badgers have always fallen apart in March under his watch.