Friday, March 27
Conway, SC
1 PM
Georgia Southern University
at
Coastal Carolina
PREVIEW: Eagles Hit the Road for Key Sun Belt Series at Coastal Carolina
3/26/2026 12:15:00 PM | Softball
CONWAY, S.C. – Georgia Southern (13-18, 1-5 SBC) hit the road for a series at Coastal Carolina (18-15, 4-2 SBC) on March 27-28, as the Eagles continue conference play against a familiar league opponent.
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Series History
The Chanticleers hold a narrow 22-19 advantage in the all-time series. The teams split their most recent meeting in 2025, with Georgia Southern earning an 8-1 victory on April 5, before Coastal Carolina responded with a 4-0 win on April 6.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the weekend with an offense that has produced consistently throughout the lineup, hitting .278 as a team with 219 hits and 120 RBI this season.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to lead the Eagles at the plate, batting .369 with 31 hits and 13 RBI, while Kayla Christensen provides consistency at the top of the lineup with a .361 average, a team-high 35 hits, and 26 runs scored.
Senior Emma Davis has been a key run producer, leading the team with 17 RBI while batting .333, and Delanie Thames adds power in the middle of the order with eight home runs and team-high 32 RBI.
In the circle, Bailey Holland has been a steady presence with a 4.03 ERA, while Alana Barnard has added depth with multiple complete-game performances (6) this season.
Scouting the Chanticleers
Coastal Carolina enters the series with a balanced approach on both sides of the ball.
Offensively, the Chanticleers are hitting .294 and are led by Brie Normandin who is batting .436 with 41 hits and 15 RBI. Additional production comes from Delaney Keith, adding 31 runs, eight doubles and seven home runs, giving Coastal multiple threats throughout the lineup.
In the circle, Coastal Carolina has relied on Abby Henderson (7-9) who holds a 6.60 ERA with 33 strikeouts and 45 walks in 81.22 innings pitched. The pitching staff as a whole carries a 6.36 ERA and a 1.96 WHIP.
With conference play underway, the series provides another opportunity for the Eagles to gain ground in the Sun Belt standings and build momentum on the road.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
The Chanticleers hold a narrow 22-19 advantage in the all-time series. The teams split their most recent meeting in 2025, with Georgia Southern earning an 8-1 victory on April 5, before Coastal Carolina responded with a 4-0 win on April 6.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the weekend with an offense that has produced consistently throughout the lineup, hitting .278 as a team with 219 hits and 120 RBI this season.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to lead the Eagles at the plate, batting .369 with 31 hits and 13 RBI, while Kayla Christensen provides consistency at the top of the lineup with a .361 average, a team-high 35 hits, and 26 runs scored.
Senior Emma Davis has been a key run producer, leading the team with 17 RBI while batting .333, and Delanie Thames adds power in the middle of the order with eight home runs and team-high 32 RBI.
In the circle, Bailey Holland has been a steady presence with a 4.03 ERA, while Alana Barnard has added depth with multiple complete-game performances (6) this season.
Scouting the Chanticleers
Coastal Carolina enters the series with a balanced approach on both sides of the ball.
Offensively, the Chanticleers are hitting .294 and are led by Brie Normandin who is batting .436 with 41 hits and 15 RBI. Additional production comes from Delaney Keith, adding 31 runs, eight doubles and seven home runs, giving Coastal multiple threats throughout the lineup.
In the circle, Coastal Carolina has relied on Abby Henderson (7-9) who holds a 6.60 ERA with 33 strikeouts and 45 walks in 81.22 innings pitched. The pitching staff as a whole carries a 6.36 ERA and a 1.96 WHIP.
With conference play underway, the series provides another opportunity for the Eagles to gain ground in the Sun Belt standings and build momentum on the road.
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