HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University volleyball hosts its annual High Point Invitational for the 15th time since 2002. The tournament consists of three teams, East Tennessee State University, Davidson College, and High Point. Fans will get to experience an exciting atmosphere in the Millis center for the Panthers first home series of the 2023 season.
 
"We're excited to be home and play in front of our fans at the Millis Center," head coach Ryan Meek said. "We welcome two very tough teams this weekend. ETSU won the SoCon last year and is picked to win it again this year while Davidson was chosen third in the A-10 after finishing second last year. Both teams return a lot from last year's rosters so we're excited to bring three high-level matches into our home gym this weekend."
 
 
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
 
Friday, September 8 | 6:00 PM | HPU vs. ETSU | ESPN+ | Livestats
 
Saturday, September 9 | 4:00 PM | ETSU vs. Davidson | Livestats
 
Sunday, September 10 | 2:00 PM | HPU vs. Davidson | ESPN+ | Livestats
 
 
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
 
High Point's first matchup of the weekend will take place Friday night against ETSU. The Bucs enter the weekend with an 0-6 record since beginning their season on August 25th at the NKU Invitational. Half of the teams six matches have ended in a sweep while stealing one set in the other three matches. The Bucs have taken on some tough competition including No. 14 Ohio State at the NKU Invitational. The Panthers have a 1-5 overall record with the Bucs, earning High Points lone win in their most recent competition in 2018.
 
The Panthers second matchup of the weekend will take place on Sunday afternoon against Davidson. The Wildcats have started their season on a hot streak with a 6-0 record after playing in two tournaments, the College of Charleston Invitational and the Wildcat Classic. High Point holds an overall record of 9-10 with Davidson, winning the last three matches in 2014, 2015 and 2019.

PANTHER PARTICULARS

Dylan Maberry has had a tremendous start to her senior season. Averaging 20.4 kills per match, she leads the nation overall with 143 total kills and 161 points in 31 matches. She has broken her own career-high twice in the past four games, as she entered the season with a career-high 23 kills (set during her sophomore season). On Friday, September 1 she set a new career-high with 25 kills versus Yale but not holding on to that number long, she blew that out of the water with 29 kills against Wofford on Tuesday, September 5. Her 29 kills tied for second in program history for single-match kills.
 
FOR THE FANS
 
Admission for all fans will be free upon entrance to the game. T-shirts and calendar magnets will be given out to a limited number of fans at the game, on a first come first serve basis. Concessions will also be available for fans during the game.
 
Clear bags will only be permitted for HPU events. All other bags will be subject to search before entry. In addition to bag checks, fans will be required to walk through metal detectors prior to entry for the scheduled event.
 
For more information about parking, restaurants and hotels visit our fan guide.