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LSU Sweeps Coastal Carolina to Claim Eighth NCAA Baseball Title

Coastal Carolina’s coach was ejected for disputing strike calls in the first inning, setting the stage for LSU’s 5-3 win that capped the sweep

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Coastal Carolina coach Kevin Schnall was ejected along with first base coach Matt Schilling in the first inning on Sunday.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 22: Jake Brown #7 of the LSU Tigers leaps onto the dogpile in celebration after defeating the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in game two of the Division I Baseball Championship held at Charles Schwab Field on June 22, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • LSU completed a two-game series sweep over Coastal Carolina with a 5-3 victory in Game 2 of the College World Series finals on June 22 in Omaha
  • Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall was ejected in the first inning for arguing balls and strikes with home-plate umpire Angel Campos and received a two-game suspension
  • First-base coach Matt Schilling was also tossed, prompting associate head coach Chad Oxendine to take over coaching duties for the Chanticleers
  • LSU pitchers Kade Anderson and Anthony Eyanson delivered standout performances, with Anderson shutting out Coastal Carolina in Game 1 and Eyanson striking out nine over 6⅓ innings in Game 2
  • Debate intensified over NCAA rules on “prolonged arguing” after the early ejections and their potential impact on Coastal Carolina’s ability to rally