MATTHEWS, N.C. (Interstat) — The High Point Panthers defeated the Radford Highlanders 2-1 on Thursday to win the NCAA women’s Big South Championship. The Panthers secured the title at a neutral site in Matthews.

Ashley Loundermon scored a goal for Radford. Lilly Short and Paige Olson each recorded an assist for the Highlanders in the loss. The result improved High Point’s record to 1-4-4, while Radford moved to 4-3-3. The Panthers avenged a regular-season loss to the Highlanders from Oct. 15.