High Point hosts undefeated Southern Utah on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. ET at the Qubein Center. The game doubles as Military Appreciation Night, with free tickets for veterans and their families, a giveaway for the first 300 students, and a halftime tribute by the Spirit of HPU Band. The matchup is the first between the programs.

By the Numbers
  • High Point: 3-0; Southern Utah: 3-0.
  • Southern Utah beat Bethesda 143-49 on Nov. 7; eight Thunderbirds scored in double figures.
  • High Point beat Washington State 83-71 in its last game.
Yes, But

Both teams are unbeaten, but Southern Utah’s 143-point outing came against Bethesda, while High Point enters after a win over Washington State. Their contrasting recent results offer an early test of how each team’s strong start holds up against a new opponent.

State of Play
  • High Point’s CJ Brown led the Panthers against Washington State with 17 points and four assists.
  • Cam’Ron Fletcher is coming off Big South Player of the Week honors after averaging 14 points and 8 rebounds across High Point’s first three wins.
  • Southern Utah is coached by Clayman, who spent six seasons with the Thunderbirds before joining High Point.
What’s Next

Thursday’s game gives both unbeaten teams an early-season opportunity to build momentum, while marking the first chapter in a new series between the programs.

Bottom Line

High Point has home-court advantage and a marquee win of its own; Southern Utah arrives unbeaten after a record-setting offensive performance. The first meeting will show which start is more revealing.