Sun Mar 16 16:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Panthers Pound Buccaneers in Big South Opener
**HIGH POINT, NC (March 16, 2025)** – High Point University’s baseball team dominated Charleston Southern in their Big South Conference opener Friday, securing a decisive 16-6 victory at Willard Stadium. Freshman pitcher Wade Walton delivered a strong performance, holding the Buccaneers to just one run through seven innings. The Panthers’ offense exploded, overwhelming Charleston Southern’s pitching staff. The game was played under a forecast of scattered thunderstorms with a 100% chance of rain, though the weather did not appear to significantly impact the game. The high for the day reached 69°F, with winds from the south-southwest.