CCU baseball to play full schedule in 2021

CONWAY, S.C. (WMBF) – The Coastal Carolina University baseball team has unveiled its 2021 schedule.

According to information from the college athletics department, the Chanticleers will play a full 56-game schedule this spring, including 32 home games and non-conference contests versus preseason nationally-ranked top 25 opponents in NC State, Wake Forest, and West Virginia.

The non-conference schedule also includes games versus North Carolina, UConn, Florida International, UNCW, College of Charleston, Liberty, Davidson, Miami (Ohio), Kennesaw State, and Bryant.

Athletics staff said COVID-19 protocols for attendance will remain in place and include:

· Reduced capacity based on physical distancing guidelines.

· Face Coverings WILL BE required.

· Creation of “buffer” around the field and/or team areas (i.e. dugouts, bullpens).

· Seating in General Admission (i.e. grass berm and boardwalk areas) will be assigned due to social distancing requirements.

· Use of digital or mobile ticketing to reduce touchpoints.

· Reduced capacity of shuttles.

· Discouragement of tailgating in parking lots to prevent congregation of individuals (No tents will be allowed).

· Cashless or touchless payment options (when applicable) for concessions along with pre-packaged food and beverage options.

· Increased cleaning of high traffic areas during events.

· No printed gameday programs or rosters.

The full spring schedule can be found here.