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HPU Panthers vs. UNCG Spartans: a preview of the men's basketball game
High Point University and UNC Greensboro are both coming off losses and are looking to get back on track and into the winning column. This is a big game for both teams and not just because 13 miles separate the two universities, but because of the momentum this game carries for both schools as they near conference play.

Nick Allen
Dec 19, 20245 min read
How sports bring us together: The 2024 Big South Basketball Championship
Imagine the roaring cheers of the crowd, the stadium flooded with its school colors, the stands full of energy, with students connecting and sharing the excitement of the game. That’s what the Big South Basketball Championship brought to the students and community of High Point, North Carolina. High Point University hosted the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship game in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena from March 6 to the 10. This is

Anna Claire Miller
Apr 9, 20243 min read


OKnows: a student run, all-access sports platform for "sports junkies"
Dedication. Passion. Loyalty. Owen Schiff’s driving factors for OKnows Sports, an all-inclusive, all-access sport outlet for those who are new to the sports world or consider themselves “sports junkies.” Schiff is a senior at High Point University studying sports management with work experience in ticket sales and a future career with ISM (International Sport Management) post-graduation. Growing up, Schiff was surrounded by the roar of sports fans at every waking moment.

Spencer Desmarais
Mar 26, 20244 min read
HPU men's falls in semifinals game to Longwood
The High Point men's basketball team falls in overtime to Longwood, 80-79, in the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament despite a game-high 32 points from Kezza Giffa and 15 points from Duke Miles. The Panthers came out with an enormous amount of energy as a pair of three-pointers from Duke Miles put HPU up early, 6-1. After missing their next eight shots, the Panthers finally saw a bucket go in after a Kimani Hamilton steal led to him fin

Nick Allen
Mar 9, 20244 min read
High Point defeats Radford in the quarterfinals
A second-half surge from the No. 1 seeded High Point men’s basketball team allowed the Panthers to take down the No. 9 seeded Radford, 77-63, on Friday afternoon. Juslin Bodo Bodo dominated inside and around the glass as he recorded his fifth double-double of the season, 14 points and 19 rebounds to help advance HPU to the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament. HPU started the game off slow as they trailed 18-4 before the Panthers got moment

Nick Allen
Mar 8, 20244 min read
The wait is over: HPU vs. Radford at noon
The day has finally arrived. HPU men’s basketball is taking on the Radford Highlanders at noon on March 8, 2024. After much anticipation, fans are ecstatic for this matchup, with many trying to leave classes early or begging for them to be canceled. HPU is the No. 1 seed with many thinking that they can make it all the way to punch a ticket to the NCAA tournament. They are led by a new addition to the team, Duke Miles, who averaged 17.8 points per game, 3.6 assists and 1.4

Akeana Rootes
Mar 8, 20242 min read
High Point advances to semifinals with overtime win versus UNC Asheville
The No. 1 seeded High Point women’s basketball team advances to the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South tournament semifinals after a 70-57 overtime win over the No. 9 seeded UNC Asheville on Thursday afternoon.

Nick Allen
Mar 8, 20243 min read
UNC Asheville and Radford move on to take on the Panthers
On the women’s side of the bracket, UNC Asheville will be taking on HPU after defeating Gardner-Webb 75-74. The Bulldogs were led to victory by the leading scorer of the game McKinley Brooks-Sumpter. Brooks-Sumpter had 23 points on nine for 19 shooting and six assists. Abigail Wilson of the Bulldogs led the team with 10 rebounds. Ashley Hawkins kept her Runnin’ Bulldogs in the game by leading the team in all three of these categories. Hawkins had 33 points, nine rebounds and

Akeana Rootes
Mar 7, 20242 min read
A look into the four teams HPU might play this Friday at the quarterfinals
The Big South Tournament for men and women’s basketball tips off on Wednesday March 6 with both of HPU’s teams waiting in anticipation for who they will play in the quarterfinals. The first round of the women’s bracket starts Wednesday at 6 p.m. with No. 8 Gardner-Webb playing No. 9 UNC Asheville. The men’s bracket begins at 8 p.m. with No. 8 USC Upstate taking on No. 9 Radford. The USC Upstate Spartans come into the tournament with a 10-19 record and are 5-11 overall in th

Akeana Rootes
Mar 6, 20242 min read


High Point University Clinches Big South Conference Regular Season Championship
For the first time since the 2015-16 season under Head Coach Scott Cherry, the High Point University men’s basketball team clinched the Big South conference regular season championship on senior night, Wednesday, as HPU defeated Winthrop, in an overtime thriller, 100-96.

Nick Allen
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Beyond borders: HPU men's basketball team breaks barriers on and off the court
For the first time in the program’s history, High Point University’s men’s basketball team is ranked in the mid-major top 10. In addition to the hard work on the court, many credit their success to the team’s chemistry. Four of the key players on the basketball team are from outside of the United States. They credit their cultural diversity for helping them bond and become a stronger team.
Taylor Ann Hartley
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Lauren Bevis: all roads lead back to High Point
Lauren Bevis has been nothing short of spectacular for the Panthers thus far this season. Her tremendous scoring ability has helped carry High Point University to numerous favorable outcomes, but sometimes that scoring ability overlooks everything else she can do on the basketball court that is helping lead the team. Sometimes it is her defensive instincts and quick hands to swipe the ball on the defensive end of the court.

Nick Allen
Feb 10, 20249 min read


HPU has longest live winning streak in the nation after defeating Presbyterian
High Point University recorded its 20th win of the season and extended their win
streak to 12 games as Kezza Giffa led the way with a game-high 26 points, and
Duke Miles added 18 in a 78-68 win against Presbyterian College on Feb. 3.

Nick Allen
Feb 4, 20244 min read


HPU continues their winning streak after defeating Longwood, 93-76
The High Point University Panthers defeated the Longwood University Lancers on
Thursday Feb. 1, 93-76, in front of a packed Qubein Center under the big lights.
Kezza Giffa led the way for HPU with a game-high 24 points.

Nick Allen
Feb 3, 20243 min read


A preview of the HPU Panthers vs. Longwood Lancers game that is set to be featured on ESPNU
The stage is set. The spotlight and the bright lights are on as the (18-4) High Point University Panthers face off against the (14-8) Longwood University Lancers on ESPNU at 7 p.m ET.

Nick Allen
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Rowing changed Coach Whicker's life, now he is changing students' lives with rowing
Each morning as the sun rises over Oak Hollow Lake, you can hear the waves lapping against the floating dock, the wind whistling across the lake, a slight tapping against the water and the low hum of a boat engine.
Jack Weber
Jan 25, 20245 min read


HPU Panthers defeats UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 84-79
With over 4,000 fans in attendance, High Point University and UNC Asheville went head to head in a game that made history. The arena was filled with energy from tip-off, making the environment and the entire Qubein Center electric.

Nick Allen
Jan 15, 20243 min read


HPU Panthers vs. Radford Highlanders: a preview of the men's basketball game
2024 is here. A new year means new goals and ambitions for both the High Point Panthers and the Radford Highlanders, they are looking to accomplish their goals. Both are looking to win the Big South Conference tournament championship, and make it to the NCAA tournament in March.

Nick Allen
Jan 3, 20245 min read


HPU Panthers vs. Elon Phoenix: a preview of the women's basketball game
With the new year approaching, both Elon University and High Point University are looking to go into 2024 on a positive note, and that starts with getting into the win column tonight. This is the last non-conference game for both schools, so this is a huge game for both programs as they try to gain momentum before each head into conference play. After a few days off for the holiday break, the two universities that are separated by 29 miles are looking to battle it out in th

Nick Allen
Dec 30, 20233 min read


The Duke Miles Effect
Duke Miles has been nothing short of spectacular to start the season for Head Coach Alan Huss and the High Point University Panthers. Duke’s playmaking and flashy scoring ability on the offensive side of the ball has been a massive energy boost for the rest of the team. Duke is hoping that energy boost will help the Panthers win the Big South Conference tournament for the first time in program history.

Nick Allen
Dec 18, 20234 min read
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