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2026 NCAA tournament: High Point student radio gave the perfect call of team's win vs. Wisconsin: 'Throw on the glass slipper'

By Chris CwikYahoo Sports

High Point's student radio team rose to the occasion Thursday.

On the first day of the 2026 NCAA tournament , High Point University turned in the biggest win. After a tough, back-and-forth battle with No. 5 seed Wisconsin, High Point came up big with a block in the final seconds to pull off the upset .

It was an epic win, one deserving of a tremendous call. Thankfully, High Point student radio was able to deliver just that. The team’s student radio broadcast started garnering attention after the win, not just for their entertaining reactions to High Point’s win, but for an excellent call once the game was decided.

HELLO SATURDAY!!!! pic. twitter.

com/aLqSp4XyC3 — The Jimmy and Griff Show (@JimmyandGriff) March 19, 2026 The clip is the perfect encapsulation of High Point’s win. The color commentator did a great impression of fans watching the game, reacting with shock and awe as High Point fought back, gained the lead and eventually won the game. Yahoo Fantasy Bracket Mayhem: Make your picks for $50K in total prizes The play-by-play commentary was great throughout, though really elevated at the end.