Thunderbirds Take Early Lead, Test Powerhouse Panthers

High Point 88, Southern Utah 59

SOUTHERN UTAH (3-1)

High Point Panthers Rout Southern Utah 88-59, Improve to 4-0

High Point extended its season-opening winning streak to four with an 88-59 rout of Southern Utah, pulling away after a close first half. Jason Rivera-Torres led the Panthers with 19 points, while Isaac Garrett posted a double-double as High Point forced turnovers and dominated in transition. By the Numbers High Point: 88 points; Southern Utah: 59. Four Panthers scored in double figures; Rivera-Torres led with 19. Garrett had 12 points, 10 rebou…

Thunderbirds Take Early Lead, Test Powerhouse Panthers

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Southern Utah took an early eight-point lead, held the advantage for more than 14 minutes and went toe-to-toe with one of the nation's top mid-major programs before High Point pulled away for an 88-59 win on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the Qubein Center.