Friday, March 27
Conway, SC
1 PM
Georgia Southern University
14-18, 2-5
7
at
4
Coastal Carolina
18-16, 4-3
1st innning1
2nd innning2
3rd innning3
4th innning4
5th innning5
6th innning6
7th innning7
RunsR
HitsH
ErrorsE
Ga. Southern
1
1
1
1
0
3
0
7
9
0
Coastal
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
4
7
2
Georgia Southern Secured Doubleheader Sweep over Coastal Carolina
3/27/2026 7:18:00 PM | Softball
CONWAY, S.C. – The Georgia Southern Eagles (13-18) claim their first Sun Belt series against the Coastal Carolina Chanicleers (0-0) claiming both games during Friday's doubleheader.
Game One
Georgia Southern opened its Sun Belt series at Coastal Carolina with a strong start, using a six-run first inning to power past the Chanticleers, 7-4.
The Eagles struck early and often, capitalizing on control issues and timely hitting in the opening frame.
A bases-loaded walk and a passed ball brought home the first two runs before an RBI single made it 3-0. Georgia Southern then closed the game shut with Davis' two-RBI double to right field.
In the circle, the Eagles maintained control through the middle innings, keeping the Chanticleers off the scoreboard and preserving the early advantage.
Coastal Carolina mounted a late push in the sixth, scoring two runs highlighted by a two RBI double, but the rally fell short as Georgia Southern kept them scoreless in the seventh frame.
Veteran Davis led the offense, going 2-for-3 at the plate and three RBI, while freshman Kennedy Shea had an eclectic performance going 2-for-3 and scoring two runs.
Bailey Holland pitched a complete game four runs on just seven hits and logged two strikeouts.
With the victory, the Eagles carried momentum into the second game of the doubleheader looking to secure a road series win.
Game Two
Georgia Southern completed the doubleheader sweep over Coastal Carolina with a 9-4 victory in the final game on Friday.
The Eagles once again found their rhythm at the plate, putting together a balanced offensive performance to build and maintain control throughout the contest.
After jumping out early in game one, the top of the lineup got to work. Valerie Comb' and Davis' RBI singles gave Georgia Southern a quick 2-0 lead.
The Eagles created early separation with a multi-run inning in the middle frames, capitalizing on key opportunities with runners in scoring position.
Delanie Thames came out swinging in the second inning, blasting her ball over the center field wall for a three-run homer – her ninth of the season.
Extra-base hits and situational at-bats fueled the surge, allowing Georgia Southern to keep pressure on the Chanticleers' pitching staff.
In the circle, senior Alana Barnard delivered a composed outing, limiting Coastal Carolina's offensive momentum for much of the game. The Chanticleers managed to push across four runs, but Georgia Southern answered when needed to keep the game out of reach.
With the two victories, Georgia Southern secured the doubleheader sweep and improved 3-5 in Sun Belt action.
Game One
Georgia Southern opened its Sun Belt series at Coastal Carolina with a strong start, using a six-run first inning to power past the Chanticleers, 7-4.
The Eagles struck early and often, capitalizing on control issues and timely hitting in the opening frame.
A bases-loaded walk and a passed ball brought home the first two runs before an RBI single made it 3-0. Georgia Southern then closed the game shut with Davis' two-RBI double to right field.
In the circle, the Eagles maintained control through the middle innings, keeping the Chanticleers off the scoreboard and preserving the early advantage.
Coastal Carolina mounted a late push in the sixth, scoring two runs highlighted by a two RBI double, but the rally fell short as Georgia Southern kept them scoreless in the seventh frame.
Veteran Davis led the offense, going 2-for-3 at the plate and three RBI, while freshman Kennedy Shea had an eclectic performance going 2-for-3 and scoring two runs.
Bailey Holland pitched a complete game four runs on just seven hits and logged two strikeouts.
With the victory, the Eagles carried momentum into the second game of the doubleheader looking to secure a road series win.
Game Two
Georgia Southern completed the doubleheader sweep over Coastal Carolina with a 9-4 victory in the final game on Friday.
The Eagles once again found their rhythm at the plate, putting together a balanced offensive performance to build and maintain control throughout the contest.
After jumping out early in game one, the top of the lineup got to work. Valerie Comb' and Davis' RBI singles gave Georgia Southern a quick 2-0 lead.
The Eagles created early separation with a multi-run inning in the middle frames, capitalizing on key opportunities with runners in scoring position.
Delanie Thames came out swinging in the second inning, blasting her ball over the center field wall for a three-run homer – her ninth of the season.
Extra-base hits and situational at-bats fueled the surge, allowing Georgia Southern to keep pressure on the Chanticleers' pitching staff.
In the circle, senior Alana Barnard delivered a composed outing, limiting Coastal Carolina's offensive momentum for much of the game. The Chanticleers managed to push across four runs, but Georgia Southern answered when needed to keep the game out of reach.
With the two victories, Georgia Southern secured the doubleheader sweep and improved 3-5 in Sun Belt action.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Holland, Bailey (6-8)
L: Abby Henderson (7-10)
Batting:
2B: Shea, Kennedy 1
RBI: Thames, Delanie 1 ; Davis, Emma 3 ; Combs, Valerie 1
SH: Kell, Brooke 1
SF: Thames, Delanie 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Christensen, Kayla 1 ; Bilbrey, Jaycee 2 ; Thames, Delanie 1 ; Shea, Kennedy 2 ; Kell, Brooke 1
SB: Bilbrey, Jaycee 1 ; Thames, Delanie 1
CS: Davis, Emma 1
HBP: Davis, Emma 1
Batting:
2B: Delaney Keith 1 ; Kaelin Cash 1 ; Hannah Bendle 1
RBI: McKennah Metzger 2 ; Hannah Bendle 2
SF: McKennah Metzger 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Libby Pippin 1 ; Delaney Keith 1 ; McKennah Metzger 1 ; Leah Kendall 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
2
RBI
3
AB
3
R
2
H
2
RBI
0
AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
2
H
1
RBI
0
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