CONWAY, S.C. - Coastal Carolina used a balanced offensive attack and a dominant first half to cruise to a 17-5 victory over Kennesaw State on Wednesday afternoon at Brooks Stadium.

Coastal Carolina (10-7, 3-5 Sun Belt) scored nine of the game's first 11 goals and never trailed after breaking a 1-1 tie midway through the opening quarter. The Chanticleers built a 9-2 halftime lead and extended the margin in the second half with efficient shooting and strong defense.

Seven different players recorded goals for Coastal, led by Gabrielle Beaudet, who finished with four goals and an assist. Nikki Seven added three goals and three assists, while Evelyn Kitchin and Sophie Kingsborough each scored twice.

After Kennesaw State (8-9, 3-5 Sun Belt) evened the score at 1-1 early in the first quarter, Coastal responded with a 3-0 run, highlighted by back-to-back goals from Beaudet and Seven. The Chanticleers carried that momentum into the second quarter, scoring five times, including two goals in the final minute to take control at the break.

Coastal extended its lead in the third quarter with a 5-1 advantage, as goals from Kitchin, Alyson Mascolo, Beaudet and Laken Wright pushed the margin to 14-3. The Chanticleers added three more goals in the fourth, including a late man-up score from McKenna Eppers.

Defensively, Coastal held Kennesaw State to just 14 shots and forced 18 turnovers. Goalkeeper Charlotte Sadler recorded six saves in the win.

Kennesaw State was led by Caleigh Shore, who scored three goals, while Addelyn Maxwell and Natalie Charyak each added one.

The Chanticleers finished with a 36-14 advantage in shots and controlled the draw circle, winning 14 draw controls compared to nine for the Owls.

Coastal will return to action at the ASUN Championship in Jacksonville next week.