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THE CHANTICLEER

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Caden Bodine celebrates a win over Kansas State University Feb. 15 during the "Baseball at the Beach" tournament.

Coastal baseball invokes ‘mercy rule’ in win versus Washington

Garrett Heller, Sports candidate February 17, 2025

In a mercy-rule win over the University of Washington, 2,082 fans filled Springs Brooks Stadium to watch the team go 11-1 on Feb. 16, wrapping up Baseball at the Beach weekend 3-0.    Over the...

Senior Georgia Hood takes a swing.

Coastal softball wins 8-7, starting off Battle at the Beach

Favour Murtala, Sports candidate February 15, 2025

Chanticleer softball took the field for a thrilling game against the University of Notre Dame, coming out on top for their first game of the “Battle at the Beach” tournament this weekend.    Coastal...

CCU softball stomps second team of Kickin’ Chicken Classic

Alexander Hart, Sports candidate February 10, 2025

In a game filled with fireworks at the plate, Coastal Carolina University softball sealed a 7-1 victory over Purdue University Fort Wayne on Saturday, Feb. 8.    The Mastodons struck first with...

Coastal softball starts season with win over Creighton

Favour Murtala, Sports candidate February 10, 2025

The stands at St. John Stadium were packed as Coastal Carolina University’s softball team opened their season against Creighton University Feb. 8 after the Chants finished last season with a solid 34-21...

Team photo provided by assistant coach Kurt Caster

Women’s tennis readies for spring season

Jasmine Whitfield, Sports Reporter February 6, 2025

The Coastal Carolina University women’s tennis team is gearing up for the 2025 season with high hopes of continuing to build on their past successes.   With a mix of returning talent and promising...

The first SMAC members pose on the surf turf with Chants Up. Photo provided by Marc Krein

SMAC attracts sports media students

Cade Williams, Sports editor January 23, 2025

A new club on campus seeks to offer Coastal Carolina University students an opportunity to grow their skills in the field of sports, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.     The...

Denzel Hines, forward, makes a drive to the basket.

Men’s basketball falls point short to Georgia Southern

Meadow Myers, Multimedia editor January 16, 2025

Coastal Carolina University's men's basketball team lost 88-87 to Georgia Southern University, a Sun Belt University rival, on Jan. 16.   They play at Marshall University next on Saturday, Jan....

CCU's Rasheed Jones, guard, collides with Ragin' Cajuns player, Brandon Hardy.

Men’s basketball falls to Louisiana’s Ragin’ Cajuns

Meadow Myers, Sports editor January 3, 2025

Coastal Carolina University fell short, 71-68, against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in their Thursday night contest.   The Chanticleers now hold an 0-2 conference play record going...

Patrick Overmyer, UTSA tight end, makes a touchdown.

UTSA outruns CCU football in Myrtle Beach Bowl game

Grace Seidel, Reporter December 23, 2024

Coastal Carolina University (CCU) football lost against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in the Myrtle Beach Bowl 44-15 on Dec. 23.   Today's bowl game was Coastal’s fifth time...

Quarterback Ethan Vasko is predicted to start for the Chanticleers for the team's fifth consecutive bowl game.

CCU football to have home team advantage in Myrtle Beach Bowl

Meadow Myers, Sports editor December 11, 2024

Coastal Carolina University is set to host and compete in the 2024 Myrtle Beach Bowl against The University of Texas at San Antonio.     The Chanticleers are set to appear in their fifth consecutive...

Photo provided by Carter Nutt.

Triple threat: Student balances club rugby, PGA and Air National Guard

Meadow Myers, Sports editor December 10, 2024

Carter Nutt’s life seems to be an intersection of crossroads where athleticism and service to his country are at the forefront.     Nutt, a sophomore at Coastal Carolina University, is juggling...

Compilation of some of Sports Editor Meadow Myers' best sports photography captures from the 2024 football season. Graphic by Caroline Surface.

Coastal playmakers hit the transfer portal 

Cade Williams, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

With bowl season just around the corner, four Coastal Carolina University football players have entered the transfer portal.     Redshirt senior Tight End, Kendall Karr, Redshirt senior Quarterback,...

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