The High Point University men's soccer team hosts Davidson Thursday in their first regular season game of the 2022 season. The Panthers enter the match following a draw against Mars Hill 1-1 in their final exhibition game Saturday.
High Point vs. Davidson
Thursday, August 25th | 7:00 PM
Vert Stadium | High Point, N.C.
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Last Time Out
High Point faced the mountain lions of Mars Hill Saturday night in a physical matchup. Graduate student,
Alex Abril scored in the 52
nd minute off an assist from
Noah Holmes. The game ended in a tie with a score of 1-1.
About the Wildcats
Davidson has not had a game this season. This will be the 9
th time the Panthers have faced the Wildcats with the overall record standing at 3-3-2. Davidson's Nicholas Cavallo was named to the 2022 Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference team on Wednesday.
HPU Boasts No. 15 Recruiting Class in 2022
According to Top Drawer Soccer's Final Recruiting Class rankings, High Point University men's soccer has brought in the 15th best recruiting class in NCAA Division I. The class includes four transfers and eight freshmen.
Amaya, Trent Featured on Top Drawer Soccer Preseason Teams
Goalkeeper
Holden Trent and midfielder
Jefferson Amaya were named to Top Drawer Soccer's Preseason Best XI Teams. Trent earned a spot on the Third Team while Amaya was named to the All-Freshman team.
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.
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