Coastal Carolina's Joshua Beadle scored a career-high 25 points, leading the Chanticleers to a 67-62 victory over App State, overcoming a 12-point deficit in the second half. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for Coastal (9-9, 2-4 Sun Belt) and marks their first triumph over App State since January 2023. Beadle's performance, including two key 3-pointers, helped initiate a decisive comeback after the team was down 40-28 early in the second half. Coastal's shooting improved significantly, culminating in a 64% shooting mark in the second half. Head coach Justin Gray praised the team's resilience and game plan adherence.

By the Numbers
  • Coastal Carolina shot 64% (16-of-25) in the second half.
  • Beadle's 25 points included career-highs in field goals made (9) and 3-pointers (4).
State of Play
  • Coastal Carolina halted a five-game losing streak to App State.
  • The team improved to a .500 record (9-9) through 18 games for the first time since the 2022-23 season.
What's Next

The Chanticleers face Marshall on January 14, aiming to build on their momentum and improve their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Coastal Carolina's impressive comeback against App State points to their potential for growth this season, with key performances like Beadle's suggesting a brighter trajectory as they look to solidify their standing in the Sun Belt Conference.