HPU Takes Down Washington State at Home

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University men’s basketball team opened the season with three consecutive wins for the third straight year, after defeating Pac-12 opponent Washington State University, 83-71, Saturday evening at the Qubein Center in front of 4,734 fans for HPU’s Homecoming game. Packed house for homecoming ?? #GoHPU x #OnTheProwl https://t.co/8HuM7MDrJf — High Point University Men’s Basketball (@HPUMBB) November 7, 2026 It was the second-ever meeting between the programs, first since 2002, and the first time HPU has beaten the Cougars. CJ Brown recorded his second consecutive double-figures game, leading the way with a team-high 17…