Coastal Carolina Women’s Basketball Falls to Jacksonville in Road Game

ByCoach

Coastal Carolina’s women’s basketball team had a rough road trip, falling to Jacksonville in a tough matchup. The game at Swisher Gymnasium saw the Chanticleers struggle to find their shot, ending with a 68-51 loss to the Dolphins.

The Chanticleers just couldn’t close the gap, even after a stronger second half. Their season record now sits at .500.

Game Overview: A Tough Start and a Steep Climb

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Coastal Carolina started off cold, hitting only three of seventeen field goals in the first quarter. That slow opening let Jacksonville build a 16-9 lead right out of the gate.

Things didn’t get much better in the second quarter. The Dolphins kept pushing, and by halftime, Coastal was down 36-20.

First Half Struggles

The Chanticleers just couldn’t find their rhythm early on. Their shots weren’t falling, and Jacksonville’s defense made it even harder.

The Dolphins took full advantage, steadily pulling away. Coastal’s field goal percentage ended up at just 28 percent for the night.

Second Half Improvement

Coastal showed some fight in the third quarter. They actually outscored Jacksonville 21-18, thanks to better shooting and a few clutch threes.

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The Chanticleers shot 8-15 from the floor and 3-5 from deep in that stretch. Still, they couldn’t get any closer than a 10-point deficit in the final quarter.

Key Performances: Standout Players

Tessa Grady led the way for Coastal, putting up 14 points as the team’s only double-digit scorer. She was a bright spot in an otherwise tough outing.

Kristin Williams chipped in with eight points, nine boards, and four assists. Both played hard, but the team just couldn’t find a groove.

Team Statistics

Coastal just couldn’t get shots to drop. They hit 18 of 65 attempts, good for 28 percent from the field.

Three-point shooting was off too, at 24 percent. The team made seven of twelve free throws—another spot they’ll want to tighten up.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Games and Strategies

Now, Coastal Carolina heads home to the HTC Center. They’ll kick off a six-game homestand, starting with UNCG.

This stretch gives them a real shot to regroup and work out the kinks. The next game tips off Wednesday at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

Focus Areas for Improvement

To bounce back, Coastal needs to zero in on a few areas:

  • Improving Shooting Accuracy: They really have to boost their field goal and three-point percentages.
  • Defensive Strategies: Locking down on defense is key to keeping games close early.
  • Consistency: It’s all about putting together four solid quarters, not just one or two.

Follow the Chanticleers

If you want to keep up with Coastal Carolina women’s basketball, you’ve got options:

Those platforms offer highlights, interviews, and the occasional behind-the-scenes peek. Worth a follow if you ask me.

Coastal Carolina’s loss to Jacksonville stung, but it also pointed out where the team needs to grow.

With several home games coming up, the Chanticleers have a real shot to regroup and show what they can do.

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If they lock in on shooting accuracy and tighten up their defense, there’s a good chance we’ll see a stronger team in the next stretch.

Want more details? Check out the official Coastal Carolina Athletics website.

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