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High Point University achieves top 25% finish in Directors' Cup standings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:16 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

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High Point University concluded a historic year by securing a position in the top 25% of NCAA Division I schools in the LEARFIELD Directors' Cup, placing No. 88 out of 365 institutions with 236.50 points. This result reflects the Panthers' strong overall performance, highlighted by a school-record 16 conference championships and multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Additionally, baseball player Frank Kelly was named to the College Sports Communicators Second Team All-America and 19 track and field athletes earned Academic All-District honors., pole vaulter Ricardo Montes de Oca was honored as the Big South Men's Field Athlete of the Year, and former basketball player Owen Aquino signed with Spanish pro team Morabanc Andorra for the upcoming season.

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•High Point ranked No. 88 in the Directors' Cup standings.
•The Panthers achieved 236.50 points, leading the Big South Conference.
•Frank Kelly recognized as an Academic All-American in baseball.
•Ricardo Montes de Oca named Big South Men's Field Athlete of the Year.
•Owen Aquino signed with Morabanc Andorra for the 2026-27 season.

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11:16 PMYahoo Sports — LOCAL ROUNDUP: HPU finishes year with strong finish in Directors' Cup

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CLEVELAND – High Point University finished a historic year in the top 25% of all NCAA Division I schools in the LEARFIELD Directors' Cup. The Panthers placed No. 88 out of 365 DI schools with a total of 236.50 points – leading the Big South Conference and ranking fourth among DI-AAA institutions (non-football divisions/101 schools). This is the second-highest finish for High Point after ...
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