ROCK HILL, SC – The Winthrop lacrosse team will make a return trip to the Big South championship Saturday afternoon at 12 p.m., hosting the High Point Panthers at Eagle Field live on ESPN3.

The Eagles earned their second consecutive appearance with an 8-4 semifinal victory over Coastal Carolina Thursday.  High Point defeated Campbell 19-6 to earn its third overall appearance in the conference title game.

Winthrop and High Point met earlier this season in the regular-season finale as the Eagles came away with a 14-13 victory to win the regular season title and the rights to host the championship.

The last three contests between the Eagles and Panthers have all been decided by one goal.  High Point bested Winthrop in the 2015 season finale with an 8-7 overtime victory.  The Eagles earned a measure of revenge only a week later in the conference tournament semifinals, coming away with a thrilling 11-10 victory, sending Winthrop to its first conference title game.

The winner of Saturday's contest will receive the Big South's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.  The NCAA selection show is scheduled for 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 broadcast live on ncaa.com.  Prices are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors (55 ), children (12 and under) and Winthrop faculty/staff with ID and $1 for college students with ID.  The Eagle Field box office is cash only.