The High Point University men's lacrosse team will face #2 Duke in the First Round of the 2021 NCAA men's Lacrosse Tournament the selection committee announced Sunday night (May 10.) HPU was paired up with the #2 seeded Blue Devils in a first-round matchup which will be held on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Dorrance Stadium on May 16th at 5:00 PM on ESPNU, this is the second NCAA tournament appearance for Jon Torpey and High Point.
How did we get here?
The High Point University men's lacrosse team won its second SoCon title with an 11-8 victory over #18 Richmond. Six Panthers scored in the SoCon Championship win. Kevin Rogers led the way in goals and points with four goals and an assist for five points. Dalton Sulver and Asher Nolting each scored two goals as well in the win.
"Beyond excited, almost speechless," Coach Jon Torpey said after the SoCon Championship victory. "Again, credit to Richmond, their staff is amazing they put their guys in great positions throughout the season to succeed. We learned a lot from our last game with them and I am just so incredibly proud of our guys. I love our guys, I love their families and for them to get this today, it means a lot for the program."
M-V-P and All-Tournament Team
The Reaction!
Panthers in the tournament
This is High Point's second NCAA Tournament appearance ever and first since 2015. In 2015 the Panthers took on Towson in Towson, Md. The #17 Tigers won 10-8 in a close battle.
The Panthers were one of 16 teams to earn the way into the NCAA Tournament and just one of eight automatic qualifiers.
Sunday's game marks the second time HPU will face Duke this season. High Point has played Duke every single season in the program's history except for one, 2014.
Tournament Info
TICKET INFO
Cost of tickets are:
$10 - Adults (ages 18-54)
$5 - Students (ages 7-17) and Seniors (over 55)
Free – Under age 6
Gates open 1 hour prior to the game. All guests must wear a face mask.
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