The High Point University men's soccer team hits the road to take on Winthrop on Saturday night in Rock Hill. The Panthers are seeking their first Big South win of the year after tying Gardner-Webb, 1-1, last Friday.
High Point at Winthrop
Saturday, September 24th | 7:00 PM
Eagle Field | Rock Hill, S.C.
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Last Time Out
High Point and Gardner-Webb finished with a 1-1 draw last Friday night in Vert Stadium. HPU's
Finn McRobb scored his first goal of the season and third overall in the 48
th minute of the contest to tie the match.
High Point vs. Winthrop
The Panthers are 12-12-3 all-time against the Eagles and have won 10 of the last 13 games. HPU has not lost to Winthrop in nine consecutive games, the last loss coming on October 19, 2013, in a 1-0 matchup.
About the Eagles
Winthrop is 0-7 on the season with three ranked opponents on the schedule, Wake Forest, Charlotte, and UNC Greensboro. This will be the Eagles' first Big South conference game of the year. Aiden Williams leads Winthrop with two goals scored on the season while three other Eagles have recorded goals. Head coach Daniel Ridenhour is in his seventh season at the helm and his 19
th season at Winthrop.
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.
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