Powell Named 2026 Big South Preseason Midfielder of the Year

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On Thursday afternoon, the Big South Conference released its preseason players of the year and preseason poll. High Point University's Kari Powell was named Preseason Midfielder of the Year for the first time in her career. The Panthers are selected first overall in the Big South preseason poll which was voted on by the head coaches of all nine teams. #18 Kari Powell, Sr., Midfielder Last season, Powell scored the game tying goal to force into extra time for the Big South Conference Championship which lead to HPU's victorius Championship win. She has been an essential asset...