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Let me take you dancing: High Point women’s basketball clinches third NCAA Tournament
High Point women’s basketball continues its dominance in the Big South, capturing its second straight conference championship to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. With the victory, the Panthers earned their third appearance in the “Big Dance” and are hoping to carry that momentum with them into the postseason.


Let’s Groove: High Point men’s basketball heads to March Madness for second straight season
When heading to the conference tournament High Point had one goal in mind. That goal was to walk out as conference champions and be awarded an automatic bid to the “Big Dance.” For the Panthers this dream became a reality as the team made the tournament for the second consecutive season, doing so in head coach Flynn Clayman’s first year after the departure of Alan Huss. The Panthers finished the season with a 30-4 overall record (15-1 in conference play) which was good
High Point women's basketball aims to build on last season's success
The Panthers women's basketball team has been known for being successful, with the program’s last losing season coming in the 2015-16 campaign when the team went 14-17. That standard did not change after the hiring of now head coach Chelsea Banbury in 2019. Banbury has led the team to six consecutive winning seasons, highlighted by winning the Big South Conference championship and appearing in the NCAA Tournament last season.
High Point men's basketball reloads after Big South title, earns preseason buzz
Coming off a Big South Conference championship and their first NCAA appearance in school history, High Point has reloaded through the transfer portal which helped them move to No. 4 in the preseason Mid-Major Top 25 poll.
364 days: The art of patience and perseverance of Roman Holt
Faster than the speed of sound, a single movement can shatter years of dedication, causing everything you’ve fought for – late-night workouts, early morning training sessions, and the daily relentless grind filled with pain, blood, sweat, and tears to get yourself to the pinnacle of your respected sport, to vanish in an instant.
Men’s soccer climbs to No. 13 in the nation
Heading into the season the Panthers were unranked in the NCAA Division I men’s soccer preseason poll by the United Soccer Coaches. Only two games into the season the group has proved to everyone why they deserve to be put in conversations with big name teams such as Vermont, Pittsburgh, Stanford and Wake Forest.
The Huss Bus has departed for good
There had been some rumors about the possibility that our head coach, Alan Huss, could leave during the High Point Men’s basketball team’s first ever March Madness tournament appearance. However, our biggest fear didn’t turn into a reality until Thursday April 10 at lunchtime. It was revealed that Huss would be heading back to his alma mater, Creighton, as a head-coach-in-waiting.
Panthers' historic season ends in first-round heartbreak against Purdue
High Point University’s record-breaking season came to a crashing halt Thursday, as the Panthers fell 75-63 to Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Despite entering the matchup with momentum from their first Big South Tournament title, High Point struggled to find its rhythm, ultimately undone by a combination of poor possession control, defensive lapses and a significant disadvantage on the boards.
High Point Panthers set to make history in first NCAA Tournament appearance against Purdue
The High Point Panthers (29-5) are poised for an historic moment in their program’s history as they make their NCAA Tournament debut on Thursday. The 13th-seeded Panthers will face the No. 4 seed Purdue Boilermakers (22-11) in a highly anticipated matchup at 12:40 p.m. at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. High Point comes off a thrilling Big South Championship victory and will look to continue its red-hot streak in its first-ever March Madness appearance. High Point, having not lo


HPU basketball is tipping off this week in the NCAA Tournament: Here’s everything you need to know about HPU’s games this week
The High Point University men’s and women’s basketball teams will compete on Thursday, March 20 in the 2025 NCAA Tournament as both earned automatic bids from its victories in the Big South Conference tournament. It will be the first tournament appearance for the HPU men’s and the second for the HPU women’s in program history.


HPU men’s basketball clinches Big South Championship victory: road to March Madness
For the first time in program history, the High Point University men’s basketball team won the Big South Conference tournament on Sunday, solidifying its spot in the 2025 NCAA tournament.


HPU women's basketball clinches Big South Championship victory: advances to NCAA tournament
Not just one, but both High Point University basketball teams will be advancing to the 2025 NCAA tournament for the first time in school history after the women’s team defeated No. 2 Longwood University, 59-53, on Sunday night in the Big South Conference championship game.


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.
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


A recap of the 2023-2024 HPU men's basketball season
With March Madness in play, the High Point men’s basketball team will be on the outside looking in watching the NCAA March Madness tournament as the Panthers’ name was not called on Selection Sunday. Despite a disappointing finish in the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament and not getting selected to play in the NCAA tournament, the Panthers had an extraordinary season, one of the best in High Point program history. Up by two points, 77-75
High Point women's basketball lose in 2024 Hercules Tires Big South tournament semifinals
The High Point women’s basketball team came up short to Presbyterian, 59-50, in the semifinals of the 2024 Hercules Tires Big South conference tournament on Saturday night despite a team-high 14 points from Faith Price and 12 from Nakyah Terrell. Presbyterian got off to a hot start, outscoring the Panthers 8-2 within the game’s first three minutes of action. The Panthers found their shot as Price drained a three-pointer to cut the team’s early deficit. After trailing b
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
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
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
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.
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
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


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.
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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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.


HPU Panthers vs. UGA Bulldogs: a preview of the men's basketball game
High Point University Men’s Basketball has been playing extremely well as they are on a current five-game winning streak and are looking to carry that momentum into Athens, Ga. against the tough University of Georgia Bulldogs team that is also on a winning streak themselves, of four games. The red hot (6-3) Georgia Bulldogs face off in a tough battle against the also red hot (8-3) High Point Panthers at 5 p.m. ET in Stegeman Coliseum in Ga. The game will be aired on SEC Net
HPU to host The Big South Conference
High Point University and the Triad wait in anticipation as they expect more than 20,000 visitors to attend the Big South Championships at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in March 2024. The university won the bid to host the Big South Championships for both men’s and women’s basketball from March 6 to March 10. This is expected to boost the economy in the Triad and for the very first time, the tournaments will be held in the Qubein Center. According to Fox 8, this event
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