CONWAY, S.C. - The Coastal Carolina softball team is set to compete in the Clemson Classic from Feb. 20–22, where the Chanticleers will face Clemson, Baylor and Lipscomb over the three-day event.
Scouting the Opponent
Clemson
- The Tigers are ranked No. 23 in the nation according to USA Softball. Clemson owns a 6-4 record on the season.
- The Tigers are riding a two-game win streak after defeating Wichita State (Feb. 15) and BYU (Feb. 13).
- Sarah Breaux leads the team with a .385 batting average. Mac Pavese paces the squad with 10 RBIs and a .615 slugging percentage.
Baylor
- Baylor holds a 9-2 record on the season.
- The Bears are on a four-game win streak after victories over Oregon State (Feb. 13), San Diego State (Feb. 13), Fordham (Feb. 14), and North Dakota (Feb. 14).
- Amber Tover has been a force at the plate, driving in 16 RBIs this season, which ranks tied for 19th nationally. The senior also carries an eight-game hitting streak.
- Peyton Tanner tops the pitching staff with a 3-1 record and a 2.63 ERA in the circle.
Lipscomb
- Lipscomb enters with a 4-5 record on the year.
- The Bisons fell to fellow Sun Belt foe Southern Miss, 5-4, on Feb. 7.
- Macyn Kirby leads the team with a .600 batting average, while Brenna Sherman and Mallory Ogle share the team lead with seven RBIs.
- Courtney Sauer owns a perfect 2-0 record in the circle, while Brooke Beam leads the staff with a 3.72 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
History Against
Clemson
- This marks the first matchup between Clemson and CCU.
- The Tigers are the third ACC opponent the Chants have faced this season.
Baylor
- CCU owns a 0-1 all-time record against Baylor.
- The teams first met in March 2008 when CCU suffered a 10-0 loss in five innings.
Lipscomb
- Coastal holds a 3-4 all-time record against Lipscomb.
- The Chants look to build on their three-game win streak against the Bisons.
- All seven previous meetings took place at St. John Stadium, making this the first neutral-site matchup between the two teams.
- CCU averages 4.86 runs per game against Lipscomb.
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