High Point Panthers
| High Point Panthers | |
|---|---|
| University | High Point University |
| Conference | Big South Conference |
| Division | Division I |
| Athletic director | Craig Keilitz |
| Location | High Point, North Carolina |
| Varsity teams | 16 |
| Arena | Millis Center |
| Baseball stadium | Williard Stadium |
| Other venues | Vert Track, Soccer and Lacrosse Stadium (track, soccer, lacrosse) |
| Mascot | Prowler the Panther |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Colors | Purple and White |
| Website | www |
The High Point Panthers are the 16 varsity athletic teams that represent High Point University. All of HPU's varsity teams compete at the NCAA Division I level, with all but men's and women's lacrosse competing in the Big South Conference. The women's lacrosse team competes in the National Lacrosse Conference and will join the Big South when the conference begins sponsoring lacrosse in 2013[1]. HPU announced the addition of varsity men's lacrosse in 2010 and will begin play in 2013[2].
The Panthers joined Division I in 1999, after previously having been Division II and being members of the NAIA prior to 1992. HPU was a founding member of the North State Conference, which is now the Division II Conference Carolinas[3].
Craig Keilitz became High Point's Athletic Director in January 2008 after serving as Associate AD at Wake Forest. He replaced Woody Gibson, who had been AD since 1999. HPU's other previous Athletic Directors include Jerry Steele, who was also basketball coach from 1972-2003, and Virgil Yow, who was also a coach.
HPU's main athletic facilities are the Millis Center (basketball and volleyball), Vert Stadium (track, soccer and lacrosse) and Williard Stadium (baseball).