Greenville, S.C. – High Point netted a pair of first half goals to edge Furman, 2-1, in the exhibition opener for both schools Saturday night on Seagraves Field at Stone Soccer Stadium.
 
The Panthers took the lead in the 27^th minute when goalkeeper Aaron Salinas was unable to keep Jefferson Amaya's curling free kick from trickling over the line. High Point doubled the lead in the 39^th minute as Lukas Kamrath laced a left-footed strike from outside the box into the upper left-hand corner.
 
Furman got on the board in the 57^th minute. A pass down the right flank reached freshman Malachi Grant and his low cross was redirected into the net by Lloyd Wamu Snell near the back post.
 
High Point compiled an 8-5 advantage in corner kicks while Furman held an 8-7 edge in shot attempts on the night. Sophomore Aaron Salinas and freshman Ivan Horvat split time in goal for the Paladins with each playing 45 minutes.
 
"We got to see a lot of guys play tonight," said Paladin head coach Doug Allison, now in his 30^th season at Furman. "There will be plenty to work on as we continue our preseason."
 
The Paladins and Panthers got in extra work with two 10-minute overtime periods. High Point's Jackson Ruckman capitalized on a mistake at the back by Furman to tally the Panthers' lone goal in the overtime period in the 92^nd minute. Wesley Goodwin added a goal for the Paladins off a corner kick in the second overtime.
 
Furman hosts Lees-McRae in exhibition play on August 17 before entertaining UNC Wilmington in the regular season opener at Stone Stadium on Thursday, August 22, at 8 p.m.