The High Point University men's soccer team travels to College Park for a non-conference matchup with No. 7 Maryland. This is only HPU's second time facing the Terrapins.

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— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) October 14, 2022

 
High Point at #7 Maryland
Monday, October 17^th | 7:00 PM
Ludwig Field | College Park, Md.
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Last Time Out
High Point picked up three points in Big South Conference play with a 1-0 win over Campbell on Wednesday night (October 12). The Panthers limited the Camels to just one shot on goal all night as Holden Trent made the save in the first half. After drawing a foul just outside the penalty box, freshman Jefferson Amaya took the shot off the set piece, evading Campbell's three-man wall and goalkeeper as he found the back of the net in the 86^th minute for the game-winning goal.

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High Point in the Big South Conference
The Panthers have found themselves in contention for a Big South Championship in each of the past three seasons with head coach Zach Haines. During his time leading High Point, Haines has posted a 23-1-5 (.879) record in conference play, his only loss occurring in his first season in November 2019. In the three seasons prior to Haines' arrival, the Panthers posted a combined 19-2-3 (.854) record in Big South contests. HPU is also the only team to finish in the top-2 for the past six seasons and the only Big South team that boasts a winning record in each of the past 15 seasons.

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— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) October 13, 2022

 
High Point vs. Maryland
In their only meeting a year ago, also in College Park, the Panthers were dealt a 2-0 loss by then-No. 8 Maryland. After allowing a late first-half goal, High Point was able to keep the Terrapins off the board in the second half until an own goal in the 81^st minute. Holden Trent made four saves in the match.
 
About the Terrapins
Maryland is 7-1-4 on the year and 3-0-3 in Big 10 matches. So far this season, the Terps have posted wins over ranked opponents Marshall (#14), New Hampshire (#9), Georgetown (#21), and Ohio State (#13) while dropping a 2-0 contest to #20 Denver on September 2^nd. Malcom Johnston (5G, 2A) and Nick Richardson (3G, 6A) lead Maryland with 12 points apiece while Stefan Copetti has also added three goals and an assist. Jamie Lowell and Niklas Neumann have split time in goal for the Terps this season. Lowell has recorded 16 saves with just five goals against while Neumann has 19 saves and 10 goals allowed.

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Trent Named to TDS Team of the Week
Senior goalkeeper Holden Trent added another weekly award as he was recognized on Top Drawer Soccer's National Team of the Week (October 4th). Trent posted a shutout at Elon in a 0-0 draw before helping HPU to a 5-1 win over Radford with four saves.

"WHAT A SAVE BY @HoldenTrent45!"

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— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) October 3, 2022

 
Holmes Repeats, Trent Joins Player of the Week Honors
Noah Holmes repeated as the Big South's Offensive Player of the Week while Holden Trent was named the Defensive Player of the Week. Holmes recorded his second brace in three matches in a 5-1 win over Radford while Trent made seven saves on the week while posting a shutout in a 0-0 draw with Elon, who was receiving votes in the latest top-25 poll.
 
Flurry of Goals Pushes Panthers Past Highlanders
High Point recorded five goals on Saturday night against Radford. Goal scorers for HPU were Noah Holmes (2), Karson Kendall, Larson Rula, and Sebastian Chalbaud. Kendall, Rula, and Chalbaud recorded their first goals of the season while Kendall and Rula tallied the first of their respective careers. In its three conference games played, HPU has scored 10 total goals. Freshmen Brendan Krueger and Aidan Abril were both credited with two assists apiece.
 
High Point, Haines Agree to Contract Extension
High Point University Vice President and Athletic Director Dan Hauser has announced a five-year contract extension for men's soccer head coach Zach Haines on September 30th. Haines has compiled a 36-18-6 overall record in his time at the helm for HPU.
 
Holmes, McRobb Earn Player of the Week Nods
Panther forward Noah Holmes was named the Big South Co-Offensive Player of the Week for this first time this season while Finn McRobb picked up his second Defensive Player of the Week honor in as many weeks. Holmes recorded a brace at Winthrop while McRobb anchored the HPU back line with 86 minutes of action and one shot.
 
McRobb Named Big South Defensive Player of the Week
Junior Finn McRobb was named the conference's defensive player of the week on Monday, September 19^th. McRobb scored the game-tying goal in the 48^th minute of action against Gardner-Webb on Friday night (September 16). He also played all 90 minutes of the contest to earn his first Big South weekly award of his career.
 
Pineda, Trent Earn First Weekly Awards
Forward Tony Pineda and goalkeeper Holden Trent were named the Big South's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, on August 29^th. Pineda scored the game-winning goal over Davidson and the game-tying goal at Georgetown while Trent tallied six saves on the week.
 
Pineda Placed on TDS Team of the Week
Top Drawer Soccer released its Team of the Week following its first week of regular season play. High Point senior forward Tony Pineda was among the 11 players on the team after scoring two goals in the opening week of play.
 
Trent Named Preseason Keeper of the Year
Holden Trent was voted the Big South's Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year after finishing last season with the league's best save percentage (.736). Trent allowed just 19 goals while recording 53 saves.
 
Panthers Tabbed Second in Preseason Poll
HPU was picked second in the Big South Preseason Coaches' poll behind 2021 tournament champion, Campbell. The Panthers received one first place vote in the poll behind the Camels' eight.