It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic High Point Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in High Point, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Armstrong Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Blue Water Grille or visit Rosa Parks Statue, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in High Point, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in High Point, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in High Point, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The fourth-ranked North Carolina men's lacrosse team cruised to a 14-2 victory over High Point on Friday night, in nonconference action.With the win, the Tar Heels improve to 7-1 on the campaign.How It Happened • Carolina scored two of the game's first three goals, courtesy of Owen Duffy and ...
HIGH POINT, N.C. – The fourth-ranked North Carolina men's lacrosse team cruised to a 14-2 victory over High Point on Friday night, in nonconference action.
With the win, the Tar Heels improve to 7-1 on the campaign.
How It Happened • Carolina scored two of the game's first three goals, courtesy of Owen Duffy and Dominic Pietramala, leading by one with 8:52 remaining in the opening quarter. • The Tar Heels closed the frame on a 3-0 burst, with Duffy, James Matan and Pietramala hitting the back of the net, holding a 5-1 edge after one. • Duffy and Mason Szewczyk capitalized in the second quarter, with the visiting Tar Heels leading at the half, 7-2. • In the third, two goals from Ty English, and a score each from Dewey Egan and Dominic Pietramala helped Carolina outscore the Panthers 4-0 in the quarter, leading 11-2 entering the fourth. • Caden Harshbarger, Matan and Brevin Wilson scored in the fourth for the Tar Heels, who outscored High Point 7-0 in the second half.
Tar Heel Performances • Duffy and Pietramala each scored a hat trick in the matchup, with English and Matan posting two goals apiece. • Spencer Wirtheim led all players with three assists. • Brady Wambach (8-17) and Colin Hannigan (3-3) helped the Tar Heels win the faceoff battle. • Chase Cellucci and Paul Barton each posted three caused turnovers. • Michael Gianforcaro and Kent Goode combined for 11 saves on the night.
Inside The Numbers • Carolina leads the all-time series, 8-1. Friday was the first contest on the road at High Point since 2022. • Duffy has 23 points in the last four games, an average of 5.75 points per game. • The Tar Heel defense did not allow a goal from the 5:49 mark in the second quarter, through the end of the game. The scoreless span lasted the remaining 35:49 in the contest. • The second half for the Tar Heel defense was the first time not allowing a goal in a half since facing Hofstra in 2013 (second half). • Friday was the third-fewest goals allowed in a single game in program history.
Up Next • Next Saturday, the Tar Heels travel to No. 2 Army. • Opening faceoff between Carolina and the Black Knights is slated for Noon.
High Point, N.C. — This week in High Point University Athletics, men's golf competes in the Seahawk Intercollegiate in Wilmington, while women's golf plays in The Patsy Rendleman in Salisbury. Baseball takes on Appalachian State for the second time this season before having a weekend showdown with conference foe Radford. Men's and women's track & field teams compete in multiple relays this week at Texas, Davidson and NC State. Women's lacrosse plays its first conference game against Presbyterian C...
High Point, N.C. — This week in High Point University Athletics, men's golf competes in the Seahawk Intercollegiate in Wilmington, while women's golf plays in The Patsy Rendleman in Salisbury. Baseball takes on Appalachian State for the second time this season before having a weekend showdown with conference foe Radford. Men's and women's track & field teams compete in multiple relays this week at Texas, Davidson and NC State. Women's lacrosse plays its first conference game against Presbyterian College on Wednesday, and then versus Winthrop on Saturday for Senior Day. Rowing will travel to Florida to participate in the Sarasota 2k, while men's lacrosse hosts Hobart College on Saturday to round things up this week.
Men's Golf - Seahawk Intercollegiate Monday, March 24 - Tuesday, March 25 | Wilmington, N.C. | Cape Fear Country Club LiveStats
Women's Golf - The Patsy Rendleman Monday, March 24 - Tuesday, March 25 | Salisbury, N.C. | CC of Salisbury LiveStats
Baseball - Appalachian State Tuesday, March 25 | 6 p.m. | Boone, N.C. | Beaver Field Watch Live ESPN+ | LiveStats
Records: High Point 17-7, App St. 11-12 Last Meeting: February 18, 2025 | Result: HPU won 13-7 All-Time Record: App St. leads 20-8
Men's and Women's Track & Field - Texas Relays Wednesday, March 26 - Saturday March 29 | Austin, Texas | Mike A. Myers Stadium Schedule of Events
Women's Lacrosse - Presbyterian College Wednesday, March 26 | 4 p.m. | Clinton, S.C. | Bailey Memorial Stadium Watch Live ESPN+ | LiveStats
Records: High Point 4-4, Presbyterian 3-6 Last Meeting: April 10, 2024 | Result: HPU won 21-4 All-Time Record: HPU leads 15-0
Men's and Women's Track & Field - Raleigh Relays Thursday, March 27 - Saturday, March 29 | Raleigh, N.C. | Paul Derr Track & Field Facility Schedule of Events | Meet Information
Rowing - Sarasota 2k Friday, March 28 - Sunday, March 30 | Sarasota, Fla.
Baseball- Radford University Friday, March 28 | 6 p.m. | Radford, Va. | Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium Saturday, March 29 | 4 p.m. | Radford, Va. | Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium Sunday, March 30 | 1 p.m. | Radford, Va. | Sherman Carter Memorial Stadium Watch Live ESPN+ | LiveStats
Records: High Point 17-7, Radford 12-10 Last Meeting: March 30, 2024 | Result: HPU won 3-2 All-Time Record: HPU leads 44-37
Men's Lacrosse - Hobart College Saturday, March 29 | 12 p.m. | High Point, N.C. | Vert Stadium Watch Live ESPN+ | LiveStats
Records: High Point 3-6, Hobart 3-6 Last Meeting: April 20, 2024 | Result: HPU won 11-10 All-Time Record: HPU leads 2-0
Women's Lacrosse - Winthrop University Saturday, March 29 | 3 p.m. | High Point, N.C. | Vert Stadium Watch Live ESPN+ | LiveStats Senior Day
Records: High Point 4-4, Winthrop 2-6 Last Meeting: April 3, 2024 | Result: HPU won 20-10 All-Time Record: HPU leads 14-3
Men's and Women's Track & Field - Davidson Relays Saturday, March 29 | Davidson, N.C. | Case Track & Field Facility Schedule of Events | Meet Information
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HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point-based coffee company is suing a major grocery chain over what they claim is deceptive advertising of a product similar to what they sell.Puroast filed the lawsuit last month in Florida federal court, where they’re incorporated, claiming that Trader Joe’s is falsely advertising low-acid coffee, which they say is not low acidity but is less caffeinated than normal coffee, which they don’t acknowledge in the marketing.“This is a false advertising case that seeks ...
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — A High Point-based coffee company is suing a major grocery chain over what they claim is deceptive advertising of a product similar to what they sell.
Puroast filed the lawsuit last month in Florida federal court, where they’re incorporated, claiming that Trader Joe’s is falsely advertising low-acid coffee, which they say is not low acidity but is less caffeinated than normal coffee, which they don’t acknowledge in the marketing.
“This is a false advertising case that seeks to expose and stop the sale of coffee that Trader Joe’s has misleadingly been advertising and selling as ‘low acid.’ Testing has confirmed that the coffee being sold by Trader Joe’s as ‘low acid’ contains less than half the caffeine as true coffee. Consumers seeking true low acid coffee are deceived by the false and misleading claim by Trader Joe’s that its product is low acid coffee. Trader Joe’s conduct puts consumers at a heightened level of health risk and allows Trader Joe’s to sell its product at a market premium, all while harming Puroast in its sale of true low acid coffee,” according to the complaint.
The complaint defines “low-acid coffee” as coffee that has a pH level above 5.5 or at least 50% less acid than regular coffee without additives or treatments. Regular coffee is “fairly acidic” which can make it difficult or impossible to drink for people with certain health conditions.
Puroast has its own proprietary roasting methods in order to minimize the acidity.
“Importantly, Puroast’s coffee also retains its full flavor and caffeine content,” the complaint says. “In other words, it is truly a regular coffee with significantly lower acidity.”
The company say that this is what makes Puroast unique, “as other brands that do not have access to Puroast’s proprietary roasting technologies and, as a result, they can offer only watered-down, substituted or neutralized beverages that have significant impacted caffeine levels, taste profiles or both.”
This is where the issue stems from, according to the lawsuit, which accuses Trader Joe’s of chasing the low-acid coffee trend in “by offering low acid coffee to consumers that has been steamed to reduce acidity. The steaming process reduces the potency of the coffee, essentially watering it down, and greatly reducing its caffeine content.”
The Trader Joe’s “low-acid” coffee has significantly less caffeine and does not have a pH above 5.5, which is considered the threshold for low-acid coffee.
“Trader Joe’s has made these false and/or misleading statements (representing decaf or half caff coffee as regular low-acid coffee) to capitalize on several consumer trends without making the investment or changes needed to produce authentic low-acid coffee,” the lawsuit continues. “By falsely marketing decaf or half caff coffee as low-acid, companies can exploit this niche market without adjusting their sourcing or roasting processes, which can be costly.”
Puroast believes that this false and misleading advertising by Trader Joe’s harms them, impacting the market for low-acid coffee. They are requesting that the monetary amount of damages be determined at trial.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The High Point University baseball team fell to the University of Minnesota, 8-2, in game three on Sunday afternoon.Site: U.S. Bank Stadium Score: High Point 2, Minnesota 8 Records: High Point (17-7, 3-0), Minnesota (11-11, 2-4)Head Coach Joey Hammond: "Obviously a disappointing way to end...
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. – The High Point University baseball team fell to the University of Minnesota, 8-2, in game three on Sunday afternoon.
Site: U.S. Bank Stadium Score: High Point 2, Minnesota 8 Records: High Point (17-7, 3-0), Minnesota (11-11, 2-4)
Head Coach Joey Hammond: "Obviously a disappointing way to end the trip. Just didn't do enough in any facet today. Honestly, I got to tip my hat to their pitcher. I just didn't think we made any adjustments offensively. We tried to stack bats at the end of the game, but it's just too late. Our pitchers tried to keep us in it, and I felt like they did for the majority of the game. Just a disappointing way to finish up, we had a real opportunity here and we'll learn from it. Control the things that we can control and come back and be a better team afterwards."
Both starting pitchers were dealing through the first 2.5 innings not allowing either offense to get comfortable. With two outs in the bottom of the third, Minnesota rallied to score its first run of the afternoon following an RBI single up the middle scoring the runner from second.
A leadoff double in the bottom of the fourth followed up with an RBI single scored the second run for the Golden Gophers to take the 2-0 lead. Adrian Montenegro relieved Dalton Hitt in the fourth with two runners on after Hitt went 3.0 innings on the mound, allowing two runs on four hits. After an HPU double play, a two out single down the right field line for the Gophers scored their third run of the day.
Another leadoff double in the bottom of the fifth led to a sacrifice bunt turning into the fourth Gopher run. Three Hillier fielded the bunt and threw an errant throw to first base allowing the runner to round third and score.
Minnesota extended its lead to six in the bottom of the seventh with a two-run home run after Joey Tuttoilmondo took over out of the bullpen.
A pinch-hit infield single from Caleb Hammond put a runner on before Jake McCarter roped a double down the line to put two runners in scoring position. Hammond came home to score on a dribbler giving Miggy Echazarreta the RBI and scoring the first HPU run. McCarter was then able to score as he tagged up on a SAC fly to left field hit by Landen Johnson.
The Golden Gophers tacked on two more runs in the bottom of the eighth, to send HPU down six runs into their last at-bats. High Point fell, 8-2, in game three to the Golden Gophers on Sunday afternoon.
Up Next: HPU will head to Boone, N.C. to face Appalachian State University at 6:00 p.m. on March 25.
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The 2024 NCAA Tournament put Oakland University on the map. Correctly, in Michigan.Jack Gohlke, Greg Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies stunned third-seeded Kentucky in the first round last March, giving fans a reason t...
The 2024 NCAA Tournament put Oakland University on the map. Correctly, in Michigan.
Jack Gohlke, Greg Kampe and the Golden Grizzlies stunned third-seeded Kentucky in the first round last March, giving fans a reason to learn that the university is located in Oakland County, Mich., a half hour north of Detroit, and not in the California city formerly home to the Raiders and Athletics.
This year’s tournament once again features a number of schools whose names don’t immediately reveal their locale. Take, for instance, Bryant University, the 15th seed in the South. Or Lipscomb, Robert Morris and Wofford.
The Athletic has mapped out the 68-team field, from Auburn to Saint Francis (Pa.), as well as the distance each team must travel to its first game.
1. Auburn Tigers (28-5) | Auburn, Ala. 2. Michigan State Spartans (27-6) | East Lansing, Mich. 3. Iowa State Cyclones (24-9) | Ames, Iowa 4. Texas A&M Aggies (22-10) | College Station, Texas 5. Michigan Wolverines (25-9) | Ann Arbor, Mich. 6. Ole Miss Rebels (22-11) | Oxford, Miss. 7. Marquette Golden Eagles (23-10) | Milwaukee 8. Louisville Cardinals (27-7) | Louisville, Ky. 9. Creighton Bluejays (24-10) | Omaha, Neb. 10. New Mexico Lobos (26-7) | Albuquerque, N.M. 11. San Diego State Aztecs (21-9) | San Diego 11. North Carolina (22-13) | Chapel Hill, N.C. 12. UC San Diego Tritons (30-4) | La Jolla, Calif. 13. Yale Bulldogs (22-7) | New Haven, Conn. 14. Lipscomb Bison (25-9) | Nashville, Tenn. 15. Bryant Bulldogs (23-11) | Smithfield, R.I. 16. Alabama State Hornets (19-15) | Montgomery, Ala. 16. Saint Francis Red Flash (16-17) | Loretto, Pa.
And the distances those teams have traveled to their first games:
Typically, a No. 1 seed gets a regional advance. And Auburn’s NCAA Tournament path isn’t too arduous — a trip to familiar Lexington, Ky., home of fellow SECer Kentucky, and a potential regional in Atlanta, less than two hours from Auburn’s campus.
But the Tigers’ potential second-round opponent has it even easier. Louisville will travel 70 miles to Lexington, staying in the state for its first NCAA Tournament game since 2019. The Cardinals have lost eight in a row in Rupp Arena, though, last beating Kentucky there in 2008.
Meanwhile, Michigan, New Mexico, Yale and San Diego State all traveled more than 1,000 miles for their first games.
1. Duke Blue Devils | Durham, N.C. 2. Alabama Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa, Ala. 3. Wisconsin Badgers | Madison, Wis. 4. Arizona Wildcats | Tucson, Ariz. 5. Oregon Ducks | Eugene, Ore. 6. BYU Cougars | Provo, Utah 7. Saint Mary’s Gaels | Moraga, Calif. 8. Mississippi State Bulldogs | Starkville, Miss. 9. Baylor Bears | Waco, Texas 10. Vanderbilt Commodores | Nashville, Tenn. 11. VCU Rams | Richmond, Va. 12. Liberty Flames | Lynchburg, Va. 13. Akron Zips | Akron, Ohio 14. Montana Grizzlies | Missoula, Mont. 15. Robert Morris Colonials | Moon Township, Pa. 16. American Eagles | Washington, D.C. 16. Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers | Emmitsburg, Md.
And the distances those teams have traveled to their first games:
Duke has the shortest trip of any team in the tournament to its first-round game, going just 18 miles to the Lenovo Center in Raleigh to play either American or Mount St. Mary’s. The Blue Devils will stay in the Eastern time zone if they reach the Sweet 16, as the East Regional will be in Newark, N.J.
No. 15 seed Robert Morris also has a travel advantage against second-seeded Alabama. And there’s a 2,028-mile difference in travel to Seattle between No. 5 Oregon and No. 12 Liberty.
1. Houston Cougars | Houston 2. Tennessee Volunteers | Knoxville, Tenn. 3. Kentucky Wildcats | Lexington, Ky. 4. Purdue Boilermakers | West Lafayette, Ind. 5. Clemson Tigers | Clemson, S.C. 6. Illinois Fighting Illini | Champaign, Ill. 7. UCLA Bruins | Los Angeles 8. Gonzaga Bulldogs | Spokane, Wash. 9. Georgia Bulldogs | Athens, Ga. 10. Utah State Aggies | Logan, Utah 11. Texas Longhorns | Austin, Texas 11. Xavier Musketeers | Cincinnati 12. McNeese Cowboys | Lake Charles, La. 13. High Point Panthers | High Point, N.C. 14. Troy Trojans | Troy, Ala. 15. Wofford Terriers | Spartanburg, S.C. 16. SIU Edwardsville Cougars | Edwardsville, Ill.
And the distances those teams have traveled to their first games:
No. 7 UCLA is used to travel. The Bruins spent their first Big Ten season traveling from Los Angeles to places like Piscataway, N.J., College Park, Md., and West Lafayette, Ind. So another nearly 2,000-mile trip to Lexington is fitting.
None of the four teams heading to Providence in this quadrant have a simple trip for fans. Purdue, High Point, Clemson and McNeese are all at least 600 miles from Amica Mutual Pavilion.
1. Florida Gators | Gainesville, Fla. 2. St. John’s Red Storm | Jamaica, N.Y. 3. Texas Tech Red Raiders | Lubbock, Texas 4. Maryland Terrapins | College Park, Md. 5. Memphis Tigers | Memphis, Tenn. 6. Missouri Tigers | Columbia, Mo. 7. Kansas Jayhawks | Lawrence, Kan. 8. UConn Huskies | Storrs, Conn. 9. Oklahoma Sooners | Norman, Okla. 10. Arkansas Razorbacks | Fayetteville, Ark. 11. Drake Bulldogs | Des Moines, Iowa 12. Colorado State Rams | Fort Collins, Colo. 13. Grand Canyon Antelopes | Phoenix 14. UNC Wilmington Seahawks | Wilmington, N.C. 15. Omaha Mavericks | Omaha, Neb. 16. Norfolk State Spartans | Norfolk, Va.
And the distances those teams have traveled to their first games:
No. 2 St. John’s opens its tournament with an easy jaunt — it’s a short drive from New York to Providence. Not so much for No. 15 Omaha. Or Kansas and Arkansas, the Red Storm’s prospective second-round opponents.
At 2,324 miles, No. 4 Maryland has the longest first-round trip of any team in the tournament.
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