High Point University men's soccer hosts Radford to continue Big South play on Saturday night. Inclement weather from Hurricane Ian is expected to improve by Saturday night to allow the match to be played in a safe matter.
High Point vs. Radford
Saturday, October 1st | 7:00 PM
Vert Stadium | High Point, N.C.
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Last Time Out
High Point picked up a point with a scoreless draw at Elon on Wednesday night.
Holden Trent made four saves in goal while
Davis Biggerstaff and
Sebastian Chalbaud each tallied shots on goal.
High Point vs. Radford
HPU is 13-11-4 all-time against Radford and the Panthers have won the last seven matchups. Last season, High Point picked up a 2-0 shutout victory in Radford as
Sebastian Chalbaud scored his third goal of the 2021 season.
About the Highlanders
Radford is 1-6-1 on the season and 0-1 in Big South play. Four Highlanders have scored goals on the season while Joseba Incera has played 450 minutes at keeper with 17 saves with one shutout on the season.
Holmes, McRobb Earn Player of the Week Nods
Panther forward
Noah Holmes was named the Big South Co-Offensive Player of the Week for this first time this season while
Finn McRobb picked up his second Defensive Player of the Week honor in as many weeks. Holmes recorded a brace at Winthrop while McRobb anchored the HPU back line with 86 minutes of action and one shot.
McRobb Named Big South Defensive Player of the Week
Junior
Finn McRobb was named the conference's defensive player of the week on Monday, September 19
th. McRobb scored the game-tying goal in the 48
th minute of action against Gardner-Webb on Friday night (September 16). He also played all 90 minutes of the contest to earn his first Big South weekly award of his career.
Pineda, Trent Earn First Weekly Awards
Forward
Tony Pineda and goalkeeper
Holden Trent were named the Big South's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, respectively, on August 29
th. Pineda scored the game-winning goal over Davidson and the game-tying goal at Georgetown while Trent tallied six saves on the week.
Pineda Placed on TDS Team of the Week
Top Drawer Soccer released its Team of the Week following its first week of regular season play. High Point senior forward
Tony Pineda was among the 11 players on the team after scoring two goals in the opening week of play.
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.
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.
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