Retired CCU Coach Happy to Watch From Afar as Chanticleers Return to CWS Finals
DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, JUN 18 – Coastal Carolina extended its nation-leading 26-game winning streak with a dominant offensive performance, scoring six first-inning runs to secure their spot in the 2025 College World Series final.
- Coastal Carolina defeated Louisville 11-3 in the June 18, 2025, College World Series semifinal game in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Coastal Carolina's 26-game winning streak and strong offense, including a six-run first inning, led to their decisive victory over Louisville.
- Riley Eikhoff started for Coastal Carolina, throwing 5.1 shutout innings, while Louisville's Colton Hartman had a difficult start after a month without pitching.
- Colby Thorndyke drove in five runs, including a bases-clearing double, and Coastal Carolina improved to 56-11 overall, extending their undefeated record when leading after six innings to 43-0.
- Coastal Carolina advanced to the best-of-three finals starting June 21 against either LSU or Arkansas, with hopes of securing their second national championship since 2016.
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