Breaking: Coastal Carolina Basketball Tries to Snap Losing Streak as They Face Old Dominion in Must-Win Sun Belt Showdown
Sun Belt Showdown: Coastal Carolina Hosts Old Dominion in Crucial Matchup
Coastal Carolina Seeks First Win of 2026 and Snap Two-Game Skid
CONWAY, S.C. — The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (1–3 Sun Belt) are eager to snap their two-game losing streak and secure their first win of the New Year when they welcome their Sun Belt Conference rival, the Old Dominion Monarchs (1–3 Sun Belt).
The HTC Center will host this crucial contest on Thursday night, with both teams looking to build momentum after a rocky start to conference play. Coastal Carolina is coming off an 89–71 loss to Georgia State, where they led by 11 points early in the second half before a qualcuno Panthers’ 3-pointer barrage derailed their chances.
Old Dominion: A Familiar Foil
Old Dominion enters Thursday’s game with a 4–11 overall record, 1–3 in Sun Belt play, and a dreadful 0–9 record on the road, averaging a 15-point margin of defeat away from home. However, the Monarchs are not to be underestimated.
The Monarchs feature three double-figure scorers in KC Shaw (16.3 ppg), Jordan Battle (13.4), and LJ Thomas (11.3). Despite being 12th in the Sun Belt in scoring (70.4 ppg), they rank fifth in free-throw percentage (73.9%). Battle, a former Chanticleer standout, also leads the team in rebounding (5.4 rpg) and steals (23).
A History of Nail-Biters
Old Dominion holds a 6–3 all-time series advantage overall and has won two of the three meetings at the HTC Center. Seven of the nine all-time meetings have come since Old Dominion joined the Sun Belt in the 2022–23 season, with six of those decided by four points or fewer.
FAQs
Q: What are the teams’ recent records in Sun Belt play?
A: Coastal Carolina is 1–3, while Old Dominion is also 1–3 in Sun Belt play.
Q: How have the teams’ recent head-to-head matchups been?
A: Seven of the nine all-time meetings have been close, with six decided by four points or fewer since Old Dominion joined the Sun Belt.
Q: What are the keys to victory for each team?
A: For Coastal Carolina, their rebounding edge and strong defensive effort will be crucial. Old Dominion will need to shoot efficiently and limit their turnovers to upset the Chanticleers.
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