High Point men's soccer beats No. 11 Virginia 3-2 in thriller

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:21 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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High Point University's men's soccer team, ranked No. 16, achieved a 3-2 victory over No. 11 Virginia at Klockner Stadium on Monday. Senior Aidan Morrison scored the game-winner in the 89th minute, following earlier goals from Daniel Lugo and Nick Sarantakos. The Cavaliers had equalized twice during the match. High Point has now secured four wins against ranked opponents in the last three seasons. The Panthers improve to 2-0 this season and will face No. 7 Maryland on Saturday.

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  • High Point wins 3-2 against Virginia.
  • Morrison scores winning goal in final minute.
  • The match features two equalizers from Virginia.
  • Panthers improve to 2-0 this season.
  • Next match is against No. 7 Maryland on Saturday.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — No. 16 High Point University defeated No. 11 Virginia 3-2 in nonconference men’s soccer Monday at Virginia’s Klockner Stadium. Senior midfielder Aidan Morrison scored in the 89th minute to give the Panthers (2-0) their fourth ranked win (plus three draws) in the last three seasons — adding to their string of strong results against top-tier opponents. The late score came ...

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