Good Morning, Chanticleers. The football home opener is going to be wild! There will be free concessions, of course, and a three-part drone show lighting up the sky throughout the game! Learn more about the exciting things happening on Sept. 12 here.

What all do we have stirring in today’s Brew?

⚽ 2 goals for the dub
🏈 Tight ends preview
👌 And much, much more!

🔼 Victory! The women’s soccer team shut out Central Michigan 2-0 on Sunday. The women are now 2-1-0 this season. Olivia Goretski scored in the 14th minute. Camryn McKee scored the second goal in the 30th minute. Aris Lamanna had one save in goal to record her second shutout of the season.

🔼 Tight Ends. Today, we learn about our tight ends! The tight end room has a mix of proven veterans, fresh transfer talent, and eager underclassmen. Lone returning offensive starter Zach Courtney brings big-play bowl momentum to lead the squad alongside impactful transfer portal additions Cyrus Ellison, Jackson Kohl, and junior college standout Bryson Wood. Rounding out the six-man crew are promising sophomores Brown Reaves and Ben Verges.

🔼 Mark the Calendar! The men’s tennis team released its 2026 schedule. The men will play in five events. Two of the events will take place at the Stevens Tennis Complex: CCU Battle at the Beach Hidden Duals and Black vs. Teals Intrasquad Scrimmage.

She’s Back! Former CCU women’s golf player Lena Spainhour is back after more than a decade after arriving as a freshman. Now, she is an assistant coach for the team.

What years did Spainhour play at Coastal?

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🔼 Join Now! The men's basketball has officially launched The Gray Club, an exclusive new membership group designed to unite business leaders, alumni, and passionate fans behind the team's growth. Members get awesome perks like VIP practice visits, networking events, and even direct leadership chats with head coach Justin Gray. The club's inaugural signature trip features an epic experience in Durham, N.C., giving supporters behind-the-scenes access when the Chanticleers take on Duke inside historic Cameron Indoor Stadium!

Monday, August 24 

⚽ Men's Soccer at Longwood @ 7 pm ET | Watch

Thursday, August 27 

⚽ Women's Soccer at UNC Greensboro @ 6 pm ET 

Friday, August 28 

🏐 Women's Volleyball Duke @ 6 pm ET 

Saturday, August 29 

⚽ Men's Soccer vs Stetson @ 6 pm ET 

Sunday, August 30 

🏐 Women's Volleyball Queens @ 1 pm ET 
⚽ Women's Soccer vs Campbell @ 6 pm ET 

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