High Point University is in High Point, North Carolina, and that simple location answer matters more today because the Panthers are no longer just a trendy upset pick. High Point already beat Wisconsin 83-82 on Thursday, March 19, earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament win, and now faces Arkansas on Saturday, March 21, at 6:45 p.m. PDT / 7:45 p.m. MDT in Portland.
Key Points
- High Point University is located in High Point, North Carolina.
- The Panthers upset Wisconsin 83-82 for the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory.
- High Point’s next game is against Arkansas on Saturday, March 21.
Where is High Point University?
High Point is located in High Point, North Carolina, in the state’s Piedmont Triad region. For bracket readers, that is the fast answer they need, especially because the school name sounds familiar even if many casual fans cannot immediately place it.
High Point enrollment and acceptance rate
High Point’s school profile lists 6,335 total students, and the university said in August 2025 that total enrollment had climbed again to 6,550, the largest in school history. College Board lists the school’s acceptance rate at 68.33%. That makes High Point a mid-sized private school, not a tiny unknown campus popping up out of nowhere for one week in March.
How did High Point make the tournament?
High Point reached the field by winning the Big South’s automatic bid, then followed that with the biggest result in program history: an 83-82 first-round win over Wisconsin. Reuters reported that the Panthers improved to 31-4, got 23 points and 10 assists from Rob Martin, and saw Chase Johnston score the go-ahead basket with 11.7 seconds left — his first 2-point make of the season.
That is the “why today” angle. This is no longer just a geography explainer tied to a possible upset. High Point already delivered the upset and now enters the second round against Arkansas with a real chance to extend the run.
Has High Point ever won an NCAA tournament game?
Yes — now it has. Before Thursday, High Point had never won an NCAA Tournament game. Reuters called the Wisconsin result the program’s first NCAA Tournament win, coming in the Panthers’ second tournament appearance in school history and second straight appearance.
High Point stats and top scorers
High Point’s numbers are why the Panthers are getting real upset attention. The official team stats page shows them averaging 90.0 points per game, which ranks among the nation’s best, while allowing 70.3. The Panthers are shooting 49.1% from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range, so this is not just a chaos team launching bad shots.
The main names to know are Terry Anderson, Rob Martin and Owen Aquino. Wisconsin coverage identified Anderson at 16.0 points per game, Martin at 15.2 points and 3.7 assists, and Aquino as an important interior piece. Off the bench, Cam’Ron Fletcher and Chase Johnston add more scoring punch.
Prediction: Can High Point Pull Off Another Upset?
High Point showed its potent offense could be the difference-maker. If the Panthers score well again, they could absolutely pull off another stunner in round down.
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