The High Point University men's soccer team travels to Clinton on Saturday to continue its conference schedule at Presbyterian. The Panthers are 4-3-3 overall and 2-0-1 in the Big South, with a 4-1 win over Winthrop and a 5-1 win over Radford.
 

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High Point at Presbyterian
Saturday, October 8^th | 7:00 PM
Martin Stadium | Clinton, S.C.
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Last Time Out
High Point fell 2-0 at NC State on Tuesday night. The Wolfpack got on the board late in the first half after a foul was called on a High Point defender in the penalty area. Holden Trent made four saves on the night.
 
High Point in the Big South Conference
The Panthers have made Big South Tournament Championship game appearances for three straight seasons as well as four appearances in the last five seasons. During his time leading High Point, head coach Zach Haines and staff have posted a 22-1-4 (.889) 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 2, 2022

 
High Point vs. Presbyterian
HPU is 11-1-4 all-time against the Blue Hose. The Panthers' last loss to Presbyterian was also the last time they have dropped a regular season conference match on the road, a 2-1 double overtime loss on September 24, 2016. Since the loss, High Point has posted four wins with five shutouts against the Blue Hose.
 
About the Blue Hose
Presbyterian is 7-1-1 on the season and 1-0-1 in the Big South, currently sitting at fourth in the conference standings. The Blue Hose's most recent wins have come at Radford (2-0) and Jacksonville (1-0). Gerard Lopez and Lorenzo Nagy each have four goals to lead Presbyterian as 10 Blue Hose has posted at least one goal this season. Leo Stritter has played a majority of Presbyterian's minutes in goal, making 28 saves (.800 SV%) against seven goals (0.82 ga/gm).

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. 
 

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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.
 

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— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) October 1, 2022

 
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.