High Point beats Presbyterian 84-81 at Qubein Arena/Center on ESPNU

Rob Martin scored 21 points, including two free throws with six seconds left, as High Point defeated Presbyterian 84-81 in a Big South Conference game at Qubein Arena/Center in High Point. The close finish provided a tense home atmosphere for the Panthers and maintained their position near the top of the conference standings.

High Point improved to 19-4 overall and 7-1 in Big South play, matching a conference-leading mark alongside Winthrop, which is also listed at 7-1. Presbyterian fell to 11-12 overall and 4-4 in the Big South. Period scoring showed a tight matchup throughout: High Point 42, 42, 84; Presbyterian 41, 40, 81.

Martin shot 6 of 15 from the field and 8 for 9 from the free throw line. Terry Anderson added 18 points while going 8 of 13 from the floor. Owen Aquino finished with 13 points, shooting 4 of 12 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line, and grabbed seven rebounds. For the Blue Hose, Jonah Pierce posted 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks, while Triston Wilson also scored 25 points and handed out five assists. Carl Parrish contributed 15 points and four assists.

The game drew 5,245 fans to the venue listed in various reports as Qubein Arena or Qubein Center. High Point’s official athletics summary recorded the game time as 9:00 PM and the attendance figure. ESPN’s game page listed three officials: Jerry Heater, J.W. Lucas and Anthony Eades. ESPN also noted that the Associated Press created its story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

Broadcast notes show the headline circulating with the claim the game was on ESPNU; ESPN’s page included a “Watch ESPN” prompt. Some summaries republished Associated Press copy that led with Martin’s late free throws.

For Guilford County, the result reinforces High Point’s emergence as a conference contender and delivers a signature home-court moment at the Qubein facility. The close nature of the victory underscores the competitiveness of Big South play and the importance of free-throw execution in late-game situations. As conference scheduling continues, High Point’s 7-1 league mark places the Panthers in a favorable posture for seeding and local interest; Presbyterian’s balanced 4-4 record leaves the Blue Hose looking to regroup on the road.