HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—For the first time in the history of the institution, High Point University earned the Sasser Cup on Wednesday night (June 1st) recognizing the Panthers as the top overall athletics program in the Big South Conference for 2021-22. The Panthers also won its fourth straight Big South All-Women's title. The conference presented the awards Wednesday night (June 1st) at The Big South's annual Spring Meetings Awards Banquet, which was held at The Westin Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
HPU becomes just the sixth school ever to win the Sasser Cup. HPU is one of three current schools still in the Big South to win the conference's ultimate prize (High Point, Winthrop, and Campbell).
The Panthers are the only active Big South Conference member to win the Women's All Sports Championship leading the way with four titles.
HPU won four Big South tournament titles during the 2021-22 season, women's cross country, women's soccer, women's outdoor track and field, and men's outdoor track and field.
This is the fourth time HPU has won a Big South end of the year trophy and the fourth consecutive year the Panthers have claimed the Big South Women's All-Sports Trophy.
Athletic Director/Vice President Dan Hauser on High Point's first ever Sasser Cup: "To win the Big South Conference Sasser Cup for the first time in High Point University history represents a special accomplishment. I'm excited for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff who have poured their heart and passion into creating championship results at HPU every day. I want to also thank and recognize President Qubein who has supported the transformation and success of our Athletic Department throughout the years. Congratulations to our High Point University team, Panther Club donors, and fans!"
The Sasser Cup was presented to Dan Hauser during the Big South's spring meetings on Wednesday night in Hilton Head.
HPU finished first in the Sasser Cup standings with a score of 10.28. Campbell came in second with a total of 10.21 Sasser Cup points.
HPU finished first with four Big South titles and six championship game appearances.
High Point claimed the women's all-sports title with a total of 11.03 points on average.
HPU finished second in the results for the Men's All Sport Trophy with a total of 9.43 behind Campbell's winning total of 9.94.
FINAL SASSER CUP STANDINGS
1. High Point .................................................. 10.28
2. Campbell ........................................................ 10.21
3. Charleston Southern ...................... 8.64
4. Longwood ...................................................... 7.48
5. USC Upstate .................................................. 7.15
6. North Carolina A&T ............................. 7.13
7. UNC Asheville ......................................... 7.00
8. Gardner-Webb ........................................ 6.84
9. Radford .............................................................. 6.53
10. Winthrop .......................................................... 5.69
11. Hampton ........................................................... 5.18
12. Presbyterian College ..................... 4.96
GEORGE F. "BUDDY" SASSER CUP CHAMPIONS
1985-86.... Winthrop
1986-87.... Winthrop
1987-88.... Coastal Carolina
1988-89.... Coastal Carolina
1989-90.... Coastal Carolina
1990-91.... Coastal Carolina
1991-92.... Campbell
1992-93.... Campbell
1993-94.... Campbell
1994-95.... UNC Greensboro
1995-96.... UNC Greensboro
1996-97.... UNC Greensboro
1997-98.... Liberty
1998-99.... Liberty
1999-00.... Liberty
2000-01.... Coastal Carolina
2001-02.... Liberty
2002-03.... Liberty
2003-04.... Coastal Carolina
2004-05.... Coastal Carolina
2005-06.... Coastal Carolina
2006-07.... Coastal Carolina
2007-08.... Liberty
2008-09.... Liberty
2009-10.... Liberty
2010-11.... Liberty
2011-12.... Liberty
2012-13.... Liberty
2013-14.... Coastal Carolina
2014-15.... Coastal Carolina
2015-16.... Liberty
2016-17.... Liberty
2017-18.... Liberty
2018-19.... Campbell
2019-20.... none, season incomplete due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020-21.... Campbell
2021-22.... High Point
WOMEN'S ALL-SPORTS STANDINGS
1. High Point .................................................... 11.03
2. Campbell ...................................................... 10.45
3. Longwood ..................................................... 8.07
4. Charleston Southern ..................... 8.06
5. North Carolina A&T ............................. 7.13
6. UNC Asheville .......................................... 7.03
7. Gardner-Webb ........................................ 6.70
8. USC Upstate .............................................. 6.69
9. Radford .............................................................. 6.35
10. Hampton .......................................................... 5.28
11. Presbyterian College ....................... 4.91
12. Winthrop .......................................................... 4.64
WOMEN'S ALL-SPORTS CHAMPION
2003-04 Coastal Carolina
2004-05 Coastal Carolina
2005-06 Coastal Carolina
2006-07 Coastal Carolina
2007-08 Liberty
2008-09 Coastal Carolina
2009-10 Liberty
2010-11 Liberty
2011-12 Liberty
2012-13 Liberty
2013-14 Coastal Carolina
2014-15 Liberty
2015-16 Liberty
2016-17 Liberty
2017-18 High Point
2018-19 High Point
2019-20.... none, season incomplete due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020-21 High Point
2021-22 High Point
MEN'S ALL-SPORTS STANDINGS
1. Campbell ......................................................... 9.94
2. High Point ..................................................... 9.43
3. Charleston Southern ....................... 9.39
4. USC Upstate ............................................... 7.68
5. North Carolina A&T ............................. 7.13
6. Winthrop .......................................................... 7.04
7. Gardner-Webb ........................................ 7.00
8. UNC Asheville ......................................... 6.96
9. Radford ............................................................. 6.83
10. Longwood ...................................................... 6.79
T-11. Presbyterian College ..................... 5.04
Hampton ......................................................... 5.04
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