HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University volleyball team returns to the Millis Center on Saturday night for their home opener against James Madison in the High Point Invitational.
 
WHAT TO KNOW
Who: James Madison University
Where: High Point, North Carolina | Millis Athletic Center
When: Saturday, September 7 | 7 PM
Tickets: Free of Charge
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The Panthers
• Maria Miggins was named Big South Freshman of the Week, as she leads the Big South conference with 94 assists so far this season.
• HPU's freshmen Kaley Rammelsberg, Annie Sullivan, and Maria Miggins have been an immediate source of scoring early in the season, all three being in the top five on the team in kills.
• The Panthers continue their tradition of strong defense this season with a 3.25 blocks per set average, which leads the Big South Conference.
• Junior Abby Bottomley continues to anchor the defense with 52 digs. Her 5.53 average per set is currently second-best in the Big South

The Dukes
• James Madison was selected as preseason favorites to win the CAA
• Freshman Sophia Davis comes into the weekend with a team-leading 29 kills and .500 hitting percentage after her debut weekend.
• Senior Briley Brind'Amour leads the Dukes with 3.94 points per set and also has 28 kills coming into the HPU Invitational
• Seniors M'kaela White and Sarah Martin were two of the six players chosen for the CAA preseason All-Conference team
 
Up Next: The High Point Invitational continues as the Panthers will play two on Sunday with a game against Kennesaw State at noon. The tournament wraps up with a game against Furman scheduled to start at 4:30. 
 
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