The Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball program is all set to return to action as they prepare to host North Carolina Central at the HTC Center this Sunday. The game is expected to be a thrilling match-up, with tip-off scheduled for 2 p.m. ET.
This upcoming game will mark the Chanticleers’ fifth consecutive home game as part of a nine-game homestand. So far, the Chants have achieved a 1-3 record, while their opponents, the Eagles, currently stand at 3-4.
In their most recent outings, Coastal Carolina suffered defeats against Wichita State, Furman, and the College of Charleston as part of the Myrtle Beach Invitational. It was a tough battle in each game, with the Chants managing to take the lead several times, but ultimately falling short against their opponents.
History-wise, Coastal Carolina has been dominant in their previous six matchups against North Carolina Central, winning all of them. The intriguing series commenced in 2010, during Head Coach Cliff Ellis’ tenure at CCU. Notably, the Chants’ victories have often been hard-fought, with a particularly close 78-71 win in 2020, the last time these two teams met.
Looking at the current Coastal lineup, fans can expect a strong performance. Freshman Jacob Meyers and junior Kylan Blackmon lead the team in scoring, each averaging 14.3 points per game. Additionally, Kevin Easley is contributing an average of 14.0 points per game, while John Ojiako is not far behind with 11.0 points per game and a leading average of 8.5 rebounds per outing.
On the other side, North Carolina Central enters the game with four losses, with defeats against strong opponents including No. 1 Kansas and Georgia. However, they have secured three wins, including a commendable 78-75 overtime victory at Campbell. Po’Boigh King and Ja’Darius Harris lead the scoring for NCCU, with Fred Cleveland, Jr. also contributing significant points to the team.
For fans eager to catch the action, the game will be broadcast on WRNN Hot Talk 99.5 FM and will also be available for live viewing on ESPN+.
As the anticipation builds for the upcoming match, it’s definitely a thrilling time for Coastal Carolina basketball. Follow @CoastalMBB on Twitter for full coverage and the latest updates as the team gets ready to take the court. And for additional insights and details, visit the official home of Coastal Carolina Athletics at goccusports.com.