High Point's baseball team held Radford to one run on five hits to earn a 2-1 Big South Conference victory Saturday afternoon at Dedmon Center Park in Radford, Va.

Panther starter Matt Schlanger (4-4) was credited with the win, allowing one run on four hits while walking five and striking five out. Reliever Matt Kniginyzky secured his sixth save of the year, allowing one hit over the final two innings.

Radford starter Justin Tubb (2-4) allowed two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 innings. He struck out four batters and walked three in taking the loss.

High Point (17-21, 6-8 Big South) broke open the scoreless pitcher's duel in the fourth when second baseman Dustin Holtzman grounded out to third base, scoring centerfielder Chris Ramirez, who was it by a pitch to start the inning.

The Panthers scored again in the fifth on a leadoff solo home run by left fielder Bobby Brown.

Radford (9-24, 4-7 Big South) attempted to rally in the seventh when catcher Nate Toth singled through the left side to lead off the inning. Following a strikeout, right fielder Matt Mantione hit a grounder to the shortstop, resulting in a force out at second on Toth. Mantione was called out on the play due to runner's interference, ending the inning.

The Panthers spread out their hits, with Brown and shortstop Jeremy Neyra each posting a 1-for-3 mark. Brown and Holtzman each had an RBI.

Radford scattered its five hits among five different players, with Alan Ashworth leading the way at 1-for-3 with and RBI. David Landman was 1-for-1.

The teams will meet Sunday for the final game of the three-game set. High Point is scheduled to start Bob Helman (0-4) on the mound. The Highlanders will throw Mark Fleisher (2-5). First pitch is at 1:00 pm.