High Point aims for success after historic NCAA Tournament upset
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
High Point Panthers, led by head coach Flynn Clayman, prepare for the upcoming season following a notable upset against No. 5 Wisconsin in March 2026. The Panthers set a program record for wins in the past two seasons and are building on their reputation as a top mid-major program. Clayman noted that expectations are high, particularly with a challenging game against LSU scheduled for December 18. The Panthers faced criticism regarding their strength of schedule, but Clayman remains focused on competing against high major opponents.
- •High Point defeated Wisconsin as a No. 12 seed in March 2026.
- •Clayman emphasized high expectations for the upcoming season.
- •The Panthers set a program record for wins the last two years.
- •High Point will play LSU on December 18, 2026.
- •Critics questioned the team's strength of schedule before their tournament success.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Flynn Clayman and High Point look to build on historic NCAA Tournament run
"The Panthers set the program record for wins each of the last two seasons
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