The call from Jimmy Roselli and Griffin Wright was — to quote the folks at Mid-Major Madness — "absolute electric factory."

The Boilermakers had heard plenty about High Point's depth and its bench. But it was Purdue's bench that made the different in the first round of NCAA Tournament.

Bet on the spread for the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers to cover against No. 13 High Point in Thursday's March Madness pick and prediction.

Undoubtedly the game of this NCAA Tournament ends with the Northern California native Darrion Williams making a game-winning layup with seven seconds left! Arkansas' attempt to tie glances off the rim, and the Red Raiders are moving on!

The High Point Panthers face the William & Mary Tribe in the final First Four game of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 20.

Madness continues Friday with eight more games, as the men’s Sweet 16 concludes and the women’s Sweet 16 begins. The afternoon started with the No. 2 seed Duke women topping No. 3 North Carolina, 47-38.