The High Point University men's soccer team hosts UNC Asheville on Friday night in High Point. The game will also mark the program's annual senior night, as the Panthers will honor Holden Trent, Sebastian Chalbaud, Lalas Ayertey, Holland Rula, Karson Kendall, and Ashton Perkins.

Through the ?? at Ludwig Field. Back to work ?? #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/0UNN7HCvj3

— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) October 18, 2022

 
High Point vs. UNC Asheville
Friday, October 21^st | 7:00 PM
Vert Stadium | High Point, N.C.
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Last Time Out
High Point shocked No. 7 Maryland on Monday night in College Park, pulling off the 2-1 upset over the Terrapins. After trailing 1-0 at the half, the Panthers responded as Cooper Lindfelt was credited with the game-tying goal in the 52^nd minute while Sebastian Chalbaud connected for the game-winning goal from Brendan Krueger in the 75^th minute. It is the second result over a top-25 opponent for the Panthers this season.

PANTHER PRIDE ??

High Point upsets No. 7 Maryland, 2-1. #NCAASoccer x ?? @HPUMSOCCER pic.twitter.com/TDtHtPuq5R

— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) October 18, 2022

 
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.

High Point vs. UNC Asheville
HPU leads the all-time series against the Bulldogs 16-5-2. The Bulldogs have not defeated the Panthers since 2005. Last season the Panthers came out on top with a 1-0 victory with a goal scored by Alex Abril and assisted by Sebastian Chalbaud.
 
About the Bulldogs
The Bulldogs are heading into the weekend 1-9-4 with a win over Georgia Southern and ties against Wofford, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian, and Longwood. Sam Pitts-Eckersall leads with Bulldogs with 6 goals while Sam Presser puts up 4 assists. A.J. Bengds holds strong on the goal with 8 goals saved. 
 
Four Panthers Make TDS Midseason Top 100 List
Four members of the High Point men's soccer squad were recognized on Top Drawer Soccer's Midseason Top 100 list. Holden Trent cracked the top-25 at No. 21, the second-highest ranked goalkeeper behind Tulsa's Alex Lopez. Finn McRobb was ranked at 64th while Kaya Ignacio and Sebastian Chalbaud were 77th and 85th, respectively.

"WHAT A SAVE BY @HoldenTrent45!"

Just a Goalkeeper appreciation post for one of the best in the country. #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/RvWN8aSmLe

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

Amaya Recognized on College Soccer News Team of the Week
Freshman Jefferson Amaya was named to College Soccer News' National Team of the Week on Monday evening (October 17^th). The Panther midfielder scored the game-winning goal at Big South-rival Campbell on Wednesday, October 12^th. Taking a shot off a free kick in the 86^th minute, Amaya successfully evaded the Camel's three-man wall and goalkeeper, putting the ball in the bottom right corner of the net and giving HPU the 1-0 victory.

@csoccernews pic.twitter.com/64qkS0j3k3

— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) October 18, 2022

 
Trent, Amaya Pick Up Weekly Awards from Big South
Senior goalkeeper Holden Trent picked up his third Defensive Player of the Week award of the season from the Big South Conference office on Monday afternoon (October 17^th) while freshman midfielder Jefferson Amaya earned his first Freshman of the Week honor. Trent recorded his fourth shutout of the season and third-straight in regular season play against the Camels at Campbell on Wednesday, October 12^th, while also tallying one save in the 1-0 win. Amaya scored the game-winning goal off of a set piece in the 86^th minute, giving HPU three crucial points in the conference standings.
 
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.
 
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.