HIGH POINT, N.C. - The Panthers return home after two road games to host South Carolina State in the Qubein Center on Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. 

Women's Basketball - vs South Carolina State
Saturday, November 14 | 2:00 p.m. | High Point, N.C. | Qubein Center
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Records: High Point 4-0, SCSU 1-2
Last Meeting: December 5, 2025 | Result: HPU won 64-44
All-Time Record: High Point leads 2-1

The Matchup
In the matchup between High Point and South Carolina State last season, HPU remained on top in each quarter to come out with a 64-44 victory. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, SCSU fell to USC Upstate 54-50 at home. The Bulldogs were led by Monajah Ford, who scored 13 points and had four steals. Chase Thomas also added 12 points and three rebounds, while Adena Webster added 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Samiah Puckett collected 10 of SC State's 30 rebounds. SCSU also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 20 points off turnovers and 13 fast-break points. 

Last Time Out
High Point beat East Carolina University on the road on Wednesday, Nov. 11. With a final score of 67-54, the Panthers were led by Meredith Tippner. Tippner led the offense with 19 points and 13 rebounds to secure her first double-double of the season and be the team's leading scorer. Juliann Woodard also secured her second straight double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds, plus five steals. Taylor Feldman was also dominant for the Panthers as she contributed an additional 17 points and eight assists. As a team, HPU was dominant in the paint, scoring 50 total points down low.

Notable Team Notes
Climbing The Ranks
The Panthers have moved up to No. 7 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25® rankings as of Nov. 10. HPU began the season ranked No. 21 in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25® preseason poll and has jumped 14 spots in just their first week of play. High Point has remained within the Top 25 for 18 straight weeks – a Big South record – since its first appearance on December 2, 2025. The highest ranking that HPU received in program history was No. 5 on February 4, 2026. 

Hot Start 
High Point is off to a hot 4-0 start, marking the second straight season the Panthers have opened undefeated after beginning 5-0 last year. The 2026-27 team is now just two wins away from breaking the best DI start in program history, 6-0.

Feldman Eclipses 1,000 Career Points
Taylor Feldman surpassed 1,000 career points during the Nov. 11 game against East Carolina University, scoring 17 points to bring her career total to 1,003. After entering the season with 932 points, she needed just four games to add the 71 points that pushed her past the milestone.

1st Win for Foust Era
High Point defeated Lees-McRae in its season-opener at home, 88-39, for first-year head coach Wyatt Foust's first win.

Continuing Success After Change
The Panthers are coming off their highest-seeded March Madness run, where they were No. 15 and played No. 2, Vanderbilt. In the off-season, High Point appointed first-year Head Coach Wyatt Foust from Murray State. This season, Coach Foust looks to not only maintain last year's energy but to also grow the program. 

Preseason Awards
High Point was picked again as the No. 1 ranked team in the Big South Preseason Poll for the fourth consecutive season. Taylor Feldman and Juliann Woodard were picked to be on the Second Team All-Conference as well.
 
Notable Transfers, Returning Players, and New Freshman
For the first time in eight years, HPU has a new coaching staff, led by head coach Wyatt Foust and assistants Daniel Boice, Holly Hoopingarner, Kailyn Strawbridge, Olivia Trice, and Ashley Hopper. Coach Foust and his staff worked hard in the transfer portal during the offseason to build the team around the returners. High Point's 2026-27 roster combines six newcomers with seven returners. Juliann Woodard, Taylor Feldman, Rylee Bess, Gabby Morash, Meredith Tippner, and Khloe Lemon join returning players Cheyenne Brand, Sanai Cole, Chana Paxixe, Dakota Phillips, Brecken Snotherly, Sky Donaie and Peyton Gerdes.