Panthers Travel to No. 12 Duke to Continue Preseason Play
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The High Point University men’s soccer team travels to No. 12 Duke to continue its preseason schedule of exhibition matches. The Panthers enter the exhibition match coming off a 1-0 win over UNC Wilmington.
VIEWS FROM VERT: A few extra ?? shots from last night’s 1-0 win vs UNCW. #GoHPU pic.twitter.com/KKgDYlSOb8
— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) August 14, 2022
High Point at No. 12 Duke
Tuesday, August 16th | 7:00 PM
Koskinen Stadium | Durham, NC
Last Time Out
High Point used control of possession to hold onto a 1-0 victory over UNC Wilmington last Saturday night. The lone Panther goal came from Alex Aprilwho found the net off of the assist from Tony Pinedain the 41st minute of play.
About the Blue Devils
Duke was tabbed as the No. 12 team in the nation, according to the United Soccer Coaches preseason rankings, which is the highest preseason ranking for the Blue Devils since the 2019 season. Duke has played one exhibition match ahead of Tuesday night’s contest, a 1-1 draw with South Carolina.
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.
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— High Point University Soccer (@HPUMSOCCER) August 9, 2022
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.
The joys and pains of #preseason #collegesoccer
Go well @HPUMSOCCER – we’ve got your back ??#sportsscience#gohpu pic.twitter.com/JXjw5O1mqD— VX SPORT (@VXSport) August 10, 2022
New Season, New Faces
The 2022 roster features the 12-member, No. 17 recruiting class in the nation. The class features four transfers in Noah Holmes (Liberty), Kaya Ignacio (Virginia), Holland Rula (Wake Forest), and Tony Pineda (West Virginia), as well as freshmen Jefferson Amaya, Caleb Britt, Matt Brucker, Josh Caron, Nick Herb, William Kenne, Brendan Kruegerand Handsome Yantz.
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