High Point hosts Maryland Eastern Shore on Wednesday for its 2026-27 home opener, looking to build on a season-opening win. The Panthers enter at 1-0 after beating Liberty 72-57; UMES is 0-1 after falling to Wake Forest.

By the Numbers
  • Tipoff is Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. ET at the Qubein Center; doors open at 5:30 p.m.
  • High Point won its opener 72-57, shooting 49.1% from the field.
  • UMES lost its opener 83-62; Bobby Gardner scored 30 points.
  • High Point leads the all-time series 1-0, after a 70-64 win in 2015.
Yes, But

The teams have met only once, and that game was more than a decade ago, offering little recent head-to-head history. High Point is the clear early favorite based on its strong opening win and UMES’ loss, but it’s only the second game of the season for both teams.

What's Next

High Point will try to protect its home court and extend its winning start, while UMES looks to rebound from its season-opening defeat. The game will air on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

High Point begins its home schedule with momentum and a significant preseason profile; Wednesday’s matchup is an early test of whether the Panthers can carry that promise into the new season.