High Point University men's soccer falls to South Carolina

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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High Point University suffered a 2-0 loss against South Carolina in a nonconference men’s soccer match on Monday in Columbia. South Carolina scored in the fourth and 55th minutes, outshooting the Panthers 17-4. Despite the loss, High Point goalkeeper Josh Caron recorded three saves for the team. High Point University is now 2-2-1 and prepares to face Georgetown on Friday. In other athletic news, the university canceled a scheduled volleyball match against North Alabama for the upcoming High Point Invitational. Meanwhile, the High Point Rockers received Atlantic League weekly honors, with Jacob Teter named Player of the Week and Justin Dunn selected as Pitcher of the Week.

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  • South Carolina secured a 2-0 victory over High Point University on Monday.
  • The Gamecocks outshot the Panthers 17-4 during the match.
  • High Point University will play Georgetown this Friday.
  • Jacob Teter and Justin Dunn of the High Point Rockers earned Atlantic League weekly honors.
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By ENTERPRISE STAFF COLUMBIA, S.C. — No. 14 High Point University lost 2-0 against No. 13 South Carolina in nonconference men’s soccer Monday at South Carolina. “Not our night,” coach Zach Haines said in a release. “We are taking on big challenges and meeting adversity head on early in the season. It is by design, and we are learning exactly who we are and what the best version of this team ...

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