9/12/2011 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Sept. 12, 2011
CONWAY - The Coastal Carolina University softball team released their fall schedule today that includes two double-headers.
Third year head coach Kelley Green is looking to improve this season after finishing last season with a 25-34 record and a fifth place finish in the Big South Conference.
Coastal will open the fall season with a game against Mount Olive at UNC Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1:15 p.m. Following the conclusion of that game the Chanticleers will take on UNC Wilmington at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 1 Coastal will face UNC Wilmington for the second time, as they play a double-header, which will start at 1:00 p.m.
Coastal Carolina will conclude the fall season with a double-header against the College of Charleston on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 1:00 p.m.
The Chants return seven starters from last year's squad including All-Big South Second Team member Chelsea Pineda and Big South All-Academic Team member Sarah Maples.
Eight freshman have joined the Coastal softball team for the 2011-12 season and look to make an immediate impact.
Shawna Bellaudhas also joined the Coastal softball squad as the new volunteer assistant coach.
Coastal will open the 2012 season on Friday, Feb. 10 when they host the annual Kickin' Chicken Classic that will run through Sunday, Feb. 12.
