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Freshman forward Nick Sarantakos earned his second straight Big South Freshman of the Week award after a decisive performance in a 3‑2 win over Virginia, the Panthers' first nationally ranked victory of the season.
High Point University’s ninth‑ranked men’s soccer team fell 1‑0 to fourth‑ranked Maryland in a tightly contested match at College Park, with a late strike deciding the contest.
The Cavaliers opened the 2026 campaign with two narrow losses, exposing defensive vulnerabilities and injury setbacks despite early leads and possession dominance.
High Point University secured a 3‑2 win over the University of Virginia at Klöckner Stadium, snapping a four‑match losing streak and capturing their first top‑25 victory of 2026.
After a breakthrough 2025 season that saw the Panthers reach the Sweet Sixteen and earn a top‑10 NCAA seed, Head Coach Zach Haines and a talented returning core are set to tackle a challenging 2026 schedule.
High Point University received all eight first‑place votes in the 2026 Big South preseason poll, capturing 64 points and launching a season that includes a No. 16 national ranking, multiple preseason awards, and a championship schedule beginning August 20.
The conference unveils a slate of forwards, midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers poised to shape the upcoming season, with Players of the Year and order‑of‑finish predictions set for mid‑August.
The High Point University men's soccer team opens the 2026 season ranked No. 16 in the United Soccer Coaches preseason poll, marking the culmination of a multi‑year ascent that includes a perfect conference record, a Sweet Sixteen run and three MLS SuperDraft selections.
Josh Caron, a senior goalkeeper for the High Point Panthers, has been named the Big South Conference Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, celebrated for his outstanding performance on the field and his distinguished academic record.