High Point's upset of Wisconsin ends the hope of a perfect March Madness bracket for millions

The bid for a perfect NCAA men's tournament bracket disappeared for over 25 million people by mid-afternoon on Thursday, fueled by 12th-seeded High Point's first-round stunner over fifth-seeded…

19 Mar, 21:05 — 19 Mar, 21:29

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Why this matters

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, commonly known as March Madness, is a single-elimination tournament where upsets are frequent and often celebrated. A perfect bracket, predicting every game's outcome correctly, is a near-impossible feat that many fans attempt each year. High Point's victory over Wisconsin represents a significant upset that dashed the hopes of millions of participants.

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