Coastal Carolina Beach Volleyball Falls to Boise State, FIU

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Coastal Carolina's beach volleyball team experienced a challenging Saturday, falling in close 3-2 matches to both Boise State and FIU at the Beach Burrow Bash in Boca Raton, Florida. The Chanticleers secured points in both contests but ultimately couldn't overcome their opponents.

Why it matters

The competitive nature of these matches highlights the growing strength and depth of collegiate beach volleyball, with teams focusing on specialized pairings, all-around athletes, and strategic lineup adjustments to gain advantages.

The details

Against Boise State, the matches were back-and-forth battles, with several going to three sets. Boise State secured the 3-2 victory, but Coastal Carolina fought back with wins from Courtney Burnham/Madeline Sigmon and Jillian Stein/Anna Rita. The FIU match followed a similar pattern, with FIU edging out Coastal Carolina 3-2.

• The matches took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026 at the Beach Burrow Bash in Boca Raton, Florida.
• Coastal Carolina will next compete at the Wheeler Beach Bash on February 27-28 in Columbia, South Carolina.

What’s next

Coastal Carolina will regroup and travel to Columbia, South Carolina, to participate in the Wheeler Beach Bash on February 27-28. They will face Chattanooga, Austin Peay, Texas A&M Corpus Christi and South Carolina in the tournament.