https://highpointpanthers.com/rss.aspx?path=wvballLatest news items for High Point University Athleticsen-us60https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/30/volleyball-panthers-fall-in-five-set-rally-with-no-10-nittany-lions.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/30/volleyball-panthers-fall-in-five-set-rally-with-no-10-nittany-lions.aspxVolleyball

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The High Point University volleyball team battled its first top 10 ranked opponent on Sunday morning. The Panthers took on the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions in their final game of the Penn State Invitational and took the match to five sets. After rallying to the fifth set, HPU was unable to secure enough points for the upset and fell 3-2, becoming the first team in High Point program history to go to five sets against a ranked opponent.]]>""Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:10:00 EST1423984https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/29/volleyball-panthers-fall-to-hofstra.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/29/volleyball-panthers-fall-to-hofstra.aspxVolleyball

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – On Saturday in the second day of the Penn State Invitational, the High Point University volleyball team took on Hofstra University in a close battle through four sets. The Panthers fell 3-1 to The Pride.]]>""Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:40:00 EST1423982https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/28/volleyball-high-point-beats-uconn-in-season-opener.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/28/volleyball-high-point-beats-uconn-in-season-opener.aspxVolleyball

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Kicking off the 2026 season, the High Point University volleyball team won a five-set thriller against the University of Connecticut to start the Penn State Invitational weekend.]]>""Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:31:00 EST1423981https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/27/volleyball-high-point-opens-2026-season-at-penn-state-invitational.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/27/volleyball-high-point-opens-2026-season-at-penn-state-invitational.aspxVolleyball

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The volleyball season is back as the defending Big South Champions open the 2026 season at the Penn State Invitational this upcoming weekend. The High Point University volleyball team is set to play a three-game series at Rec Hall in University Park, Pennsylvania from August 28-30.]]>""Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 EST1423976https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/25/six-new-additions-to-the-2026-volleyball-roster.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/25/six-new-additions-to-the-2026-volleyball-roster.aspxVolleyball

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University volleyball program is gearing up for the 2026 season with six new additions. The Panthers brought in five true freshman and a junior transfer from Virginia Tech.]]>""Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 EST1423964https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/19/baseball-hpu-volleyball-selected-preseason-no-1-in-big-south-polls-lalonde-voted-preseason-player-of-the-year-catojo-voted-preseason-setter-of-the-year.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/19/baseball-hpu-volleyball-selected-preseason-no-1-in-big-south-polls-lalonde-voted-preseason-player-of-the-year-catojo-voted-preseason-setter-of-the-year.aspxVolleyball

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Big South Conference announced the 2026 Preseason Women's Volleyball All-Conference Awards and Preseason Poll on Wednesday afternoon. The High Point University volleyball team was unanimously voted the preseason favorite by the Big South head coaches after winning the 2025 Big South Tournament, making it the Panthers 10th consecutive season being voted No. 1.]]>""Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:52:00 EST1423962https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/4/high-point-volleyball-earns-2025-26-avca-team-academic-award.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/8/4/high-point-volleyball-earns-2025-26-avca-team-academic-award.aspxVolleyball

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the 2025-26 AVCA Team Academic Award, naming the High Point University volleyball team to the selection for their excellence in the classroom.]]>""Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:39:00 EST1423932https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/7/16/high-point-releases-2026-volleyball-schedule.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/7/16/high-point-releases-2026-volleyball-schedule.aspxVolleyball

HIGH POINT, N.C. –  The High Point University Volleyball program announced the schedule for the 2026 season. The Panthers will face 13 non-conference opponents - including four Power 4 matchups - and 14 Big South games.]]>""Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:52:00 EST1423918https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/7/15/volleyball-bukovcan-lalonde-guide-canada-to-silver-medal-in-u21-pan-american-cup.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/7/15/volleyball-bukovcan-lalonde-guide-canada-to-silver-medal-in-u21-pan-american-cup.aspxVolleyball

COLUMBUS, Ohio – During the week of July 7-12, High Point University Volleyball had two athletes compete for Team Canada in the U21 Pan American Cup. Maya Bukovcan and Élodie Lalonde helped Canada bring home its first-ever silver medal on Sunday at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.]]>""Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:59:00 EST1423916https://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/7/6/volleyball-lalonde-bukovcan-to-play-in-2026-norceca-womens-u21-pan-american-cup-for-team-canada.aspxhttps://highpointpanthers.com/news/2026/7/6/volleyball-lalonde-bukovcan-to-play-in-2026-norceca-womens-u21-pan-american-cup-for-team-canada.aspxVolleyball

KINGSTON, ON, Canada – The High Point University Volleyball program had two players selected to play in the 2026 NORCECA Women's U21 Pan American Cup for the Canadian National Team. Élodie Lalonde, a 6'1" outside hitter and Maya Bukovcan, a 6'3" middle blocker, both from Ottawa, Ontario, will represent HPU on team Canada this summer. The games will take place from July 7-12, at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.]]>""Mon, 6 Jul 2026 15:16:00 EST1423908