HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University men's basketball team will host the Washington State University Cougars on November 7 at 5:00 p.m. inside the Qubein Center and will celebrate HPU's Alumni Homecoming.

There will be a tailgate pregame and doors will open for fans at 3:30 p.m. Fans will have a chance to watch Christian and Scooby's halftime performance and receive various giveaways throughout the game.

Men's Basketball – vs. Washington State University
Saturday, November 7 | 5:00 p.m. | High Point, N.C. | Qubein Center
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*Homecoming

Records: High Point 2-0, Washington State 0-1
Last Meeting: December 21, 2002 | Result: Washington State won 78-71
All-Time Record: Washington State leads 1-0

The Matchup
The Panthers have only faced the Cougars once before in December 2002. This matchup resulted in a 78-71 final score in favor of the Cougars. Washington State opened its season with a 76-61 loss to Davidson College in its home opener. The Cougars were led by Jaylen Harrel who scored 13 points off the bench, followed by Jamari Williams who scored 11 points in 26 minutes as a starter. Both players recorded career-high scoring performances in this game. Between the two of them, they had five of Washington State's seven steals. The Cougars are coached by David Riley in his third year as Head Coach. 

Last Time Out
High Point won in its home opener against University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday, Nov. 4. During this midweek matchup the Panthers defeated the Hawks 63-49. Cam'Ron Fletcher led the way for the Panthers recording a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds. CJ Brown also scored in double digits with 13 points accompanied by three rebounds, three assists, and two steals. As a team, High Point held UMES to 26% from the field and 29% from the three.


Notable Player & Team Notes
 
Preseason Favorite 3-Peat x Fletcher Voted Player of the Year
For the third straight season, High Point was selected to finish first in the Big South Preseason polls. Cam'Ron Fletcher was voted Preseason Player of the Year and to the First Team All-Conference selection. The Panthers also had newcomers Jason Rivera Torres and CJ Brown make First Team All-Conference with Isaac Garrett being named to Second Team.
 
Highest Mid-Major Ranking in Program History
High Point ranked 2nd in the CollegeInsider Mid-Major Top 25 preseason polls after finishing the 2025-26 season ranked 3rd. The Panthers have been in the Top 25 for 57 consecutive weeks. The longest streak in Big South program history, surpassing Winthrop's 48 game streak from 2005-2007.
 
11 New Additions to the Squad
The Panthers got busy in the off-season adding 11 new players to the team including eight transfers and three freshmen with six players returning.
 
History was made
High Point won its first NCAA Tournament game in program history after upsetting No. 5 seed Wisconsin, 83-82. Chase Johnston hit the game winning layup with 11 seconds left on the clock, securing his first two-point basket of the season. It was the first time a Big South team made the round of 32 since 2007 and HPU's first Power 4 win in program history.
 
Back-to-Back Big South Regular-Season & Tournament Champs
The Panthers hoisted the Big South championship trophy and cut down the nets for the second time in program history and became the first Big South team to win back-to-back tournament championships since Winthrop from 2019-21. HPU won its third straight Big South Regular-Season title and set a program record in league play going 15-1.
 
Win Like Flynn
Coach Clayman was named the Big South Coach of the Year and was the first head coach in Big South history to win the Big South Championship in his first year since 1998-99. HPU finished the season with a Big South and program record, 31-5 overall, breaking the program and conference record of 29 wins set by High Point in 2024-25 and Winthrop in 2006-07. High Point was the first-ever Big South member with three consecutive 27-plus win seasons in league history. Coach Clayman was also voted a finalist for the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year, given to the top first-time head coaches in college basketball.
 
Top 10 Nationally in Multiple Statistical Categories
High Point finished the 2025-26 season ranked in the Top 10 in multiple statistical categories - 1st in scoring margin (18.5), 1st in steals per game (10.6), 2nd Turnover Margin (6.7), 3rd in scoring offense (89.7), 3rd in fastbreak points (18.61), 4th in turnovers forced (15.97), 6th in winning percentage (86.1%), 8th in free throws made (19.2), 10th in assist/turnover ratio (1.77), and 10th in free throw attempts (25.9).