A high-scoring and exciting college baseball clash saw High Point edge past Charleston Southern in a thrilling 14-11 win on Friday night. The game was packed with action from start to finish, as both teams kept fighting back, but it was High Point that managed to hold on in the end.
High Point takes early control
The game began with strong momentum from High Point Panthers, who exploded in the second inning with five runs. A three-run home run set the tone early, followed by two RBI singles that quickly gave them a solid lead.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers responded in the same inning, with Chandler Tuupo and Nathan Martinez both driving in runs to reduce the gap and keep the game competitive.
Back-and-forth battle continues
In the third inning, High Point added two more runs with another home run, pushing their lead further. However, Charleston Southern showed great fight by scoring three runs of their own.
Lucas Pringle and Alex Marot contributed with RBI groundouts, while Tuupo added another RBI hit. This brought the score much closer and kept the pressure on High Point.
Big innings from both sides
The fourth inning saw High Point once again step up, adding four runs to extend their lead. But Charleston Southern did not give up.
Tyler Wright delivered a key two-RBI single to keep his team within reach. The Buccaneers continued to chip away at the score, adding another run in the sixth inning.
High Point responded strongly in the seventh, scoring three more runs to widen the gap again. Despite this, Charleston Southern made another comeback attempt in the eighth inning.
Late push falls short
In the eighth, Charleston Southern scored three runs, with Wright, Pringle, and Marot all delivering RBI hits one after another. This brought the score to 14-11 and gave the home crowd hope for a final comeback.
However, neither team managed to score in the ninth inning, and High Point secured the win.
Strong performances on both sides
Charleston Southern used five pitchers in the game, starting with Brady Bickett. Relief pitchers Tristan Stephenson, Kayden Althoff, Drew Brown, and Corbin Payne also took the mound.
Althoff and Payne stood out by retiring every batter they faced without allowing any runs.
On the batting side, Collins led with three hits. The team finished with an impressive 17 hits overall, with several players contributing multiple hits. Tyler Wright led the team with four RBIs, while Pringle, Tuupo, and Marot each added two.
What’s next in the series?
The two teams will meet again at Nielsen Field at CSU Ballpark to continue the weekend series.
The next game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, with the first pitch set for 2 p.m. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN+.
Key details at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Teams | High Point vs Charleston Southern |
| Result | High Point won 14-11 |
| Key moment | Five-run second inning by High Point |
| Top performer | Tyler Wright (4 RBIs) |
| Total hits | Charleston Southern – 17 |
| Next game | Saturday, 2 p.m. |
| Venue | Nielsen Field at CSU Ballpark |
