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High Point Panthers Set for March Madness after Epic Comeback and Viral Broadcast
High Point’s Big South Triumph |
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| Team: | High Point Panthers |
| Opponent in Big South Final: | Winthrop Eagles |
| Final Score: | 81-69 in favor of High Point |
Viral Video of Student Broadcasters |
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| Total Views: | More than a million online |
| Broadcasters: | Jimmy Rosselli (Announcer) and Griffin Wright (Color Commentator) |
| Notable Moment: | High Point’s 22-4 run |
| Platforms: | Instagram, TikTok |
Key Moments from the Game |
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| First Half: | High Point trailed 48-33 after Winthrop’s Bryce Baker 3-pointer |
| Key Play: | Bryce Baker’s corner three |
| Turnaround Point: | Bobby Pettiford’s three-pointer kickstarting the comeback |
| Milestone: | Trae Benham’s three-pointer tying the game 50-50 |
| Crucial Moment: | Trae Benham’s contested layup and and-one |
March Madness Awaits |
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| Seed: | 13th |
| Opponent: | No. 4 Purdue |
| Date: | March 2025 |
| Non-Profit Travel Coverage: | School financing the trip |
Student Broadcasters Insights |
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| 旅行: | “It was funny… Griff, I think you wrinkled my shirt permanently,” said Jimmy Rosseli |
| 资金: | Spent from pocket to cover the costs |
| 后续: | Celebrated with McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme |