The Coastal Carolina women's soccer team concluded their season after a decisive 4-0 loss to Texas State in the semifinals of the Sun Belt Championship tournament. This defeat marks the end of the Chanticleers' year, but they finish with a winning record of 8-7-6, their first since 2017. Texas State quickly established control, scoring within the first three minutes, and effectively maintained their advantage throughout the match. Despite some attempts to respond, Coastal struggled to create scoring opportunities against a strong Bobcats defense.

By the Numbers
  • Coastal Carolina ended the season with an overall record of 8 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws.
  • Texas State scored 4 goals in total, with 3 coming in the first half of the match.
Yes, But

While Coastal Carolina had possession for a significant part of the match, they failed to convert that advantage into scoring opportunities, highlighting issues with offensive execution against well-organized opposition.

State of Play
  • Texas State's early lead set the tone for the match, putting Coastal Carolina on the defensive.
  • A rain delay interrupted the match, but Coastal ultimately forfeited due to unsafe field conditions after a pause.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Coastal Carolina will focus on offseason training and recruitment to build on this year’s success and address the deficiencies exposed in the championship match.

Bottom Line

Despite the disappointing exit, Coastal Carolina’s winning record offers promise for the future, indicating potential for development and improvement in the coming season.