News Summary
Coastal Carolina University has clinched the Sun Belt Conference regular season title after a three-game sweep against Old Dominion University. With an overall record of 44-11 and a conference record of 26-4, the Chanticleers showcased their offensive strength throughout the series. Old Dominion, despite their struggles this season, also secured a spot in the Sun Belt Tournament, albeit needing favorable outcomes to improve their seeding. As the tournament approaches, Coastal Carolina aims to build on their momentum as the number one seed.
Conway, South Carolina – Coastal Carolina University has secured the regular season title in the Sun Belt Conference following a decisive three-game sweep over Old Dominion University. The Chanticleers concluded their regular season with an impressive overall record of 44 wins and 11 losses and a conference record of 26 wins and 4 losses. This strong performance positions them as a formidable contender heading into the upcoming Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
The series against Old Dominion showcased Coastal Carolina’s offensive prowess, as they claimed victories of 6-3, 16-7, and 12-1 in the three-game set. With these victories, the Chanticleers not only solidified their top ranking in the conference but also put on display their capability to dominate their opponents.
On the other hand, Old Dominion ended their regular season with a record of 21 wins and 29 losses, including a tie of 15 wins and 15 losses in the conference. Despite their disappointing showing, Old Dominion clinched a spot in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, although they must now navigate the tournament without the security of a quarterfinal bye, which they could have secured with just one win against Coastal Carolina.
The Monarchs’ prospects for a favorable tournament seed became uncertain, requiring them to hope for losses from Texas State and Arkansas State in order to improve their standing and avoid tiebreaker scenarios. The tension around their placement added an additional layer of stakes to the final matches of the season.
Game Highlights
In Saturday’s game, which marked Old Dominion’s Senior Day, the Monarchs initially took the lead with a home run by Maverick Stallings in the second inning, making it 1-0. However, the Chanticleers responded with a home run from Sebastian Alexander in the fourth inning, equalizing the game at 1-1. The decisive moments came in the fifth and sixth innings, where Coastal Carolina scored a total of ten runs, solidifying a dominant 12-1 victory.
Additionally, Old Dominion’s pitcher, Ethan Hubbell, demonstrated strong skills on the mound with three shutout innings, recording five strikeouts, showing flashes of potential despite the overall team’s struggles during the season.
Upcoming Sun Belt Conference Tournament
As the Sun Belt Conference Tournament approaches, the teams are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting competition. The tournament commences on May 20 in Montgomery, Alabama, featuring a double-elimination format. Coastal Carolina will enter as the number one seed and will aim to carry their momentum into the tournament.
The Troy Trojans, who have wrapped up their regular season with a record of 37 wins and 19 losses and 18 wins and 12 losses in the conference, will face Old Dominion in the second round of the tournament on May 21 at 9 a.m. The matchup adds further intrigue as the Monarchs seek to advance past the initial stages of the tournament.
In other notable conference outcomes, App State finished their season with a record of 23-30 overall and 13-17 in the Sun Belt, while Marshall University achieved a sweep over Georgia Southern, securing the fourth seed for the tournament with a thrilling 9-8 win in 10 innings against Georgia Southern.
The championship match of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament is set to take place on May 25, with all games being streamed live on ESPN+. As Coastal Carolina prepares to defend their title, fans and teams alike are eager to see how the tournament unfolds.
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Additional Resources
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- Google Search: Sun Belt Conference Tournament
- Wikipedia: Sun Belt Conference
