High Point men rally in overtime for 84-82 road win

High Point University secured a come-from-behind overtime victory at Charleston Southern on Jan. 10, defeating the Buccaneers 84-82 and extending the Panthers' momentum in conference play. The road win underscored the team's depth and late-game execution in a tightly contested matchup.

Senior guard Rob Martin led High Point with a game-high 20 points, marking his fifth 20-point game of the season. Junior forward Terry Anderson contributed 16 points and eight rebounds, while four other Panthers reached double figures, giving the team a balanced scoring attack that proved decisive in overtime. Late in the extra period, an Anderson layup cut the margin and the Panthers followed with the next four points. High Point converted clutch free throws and made decisive plays down the stretch to preserve the two-point final.

The victory came in Charleston, South Carolina, and continued a run of important conference results for the Panthers. High Point traveled next to Winthrop on Jan. 14 as the team navigates the middle portion of its league schedule. With conference games setting the table for postseason positioning, road resilience and the ability to close tight contests will have outsized importance for the program as the schedule tightens.

For Guilford County the result matters beyond the box score. High Point's success draws attention to campus life and student engagement, energizes alumni and donor interest, and can have a spillover effect for local businesses when the team hosts home games. On-court performances from players like Martin and Anderson also factor into recruiting conversations and the program's profile within the conference, both of which influence long-term competitiveness for the Panthers.

Coach and staff decisions about rotations and late-game strategy will likely receive scrutiny as the Panthers press through league play. The balance of contributions across multiple scorers on Jan. 10 provides a blueprint for sustaining performance when conference opponents target individual stars.

Looking ahead, the stretch run of conference play will test High Point's consistency on the road and at home. For Guilford County residents who follow the Panthers, the next important benchmarks are upcoming conference matchups and how the team builds on late-game poise demonstrated in overtime. Stay tuned to High Point athletics channels for schedule updates and ticket information as the Panthers pursue a stronger conference standing.