Coastal Carolina Football Team Loses to Delaware
Coastal Carolina's football team lost to Delaware 22-14 at Delaware Stadium. The Chanticleers held an early lead but Delaware scored the final 15 points to secure the win.
Myrtle Beach Florence, SC, September 19, 2026 —
Coastal Carolina’s football team suffered a 22-14 defeat against Delaware at Delaware Stadium. The Chanticleers, who represent Coastal Carolina University, were unable to maintain an early lead as the Delaware Blue Hens secured the victory by scoring the game’s final 15 points.
The game, played at Delaware Stadium, saw the Chanticleers establish an initial advantage. However, the momentum shifted as Delaware mounted a comeback. The Blue Hens’ ability to score consistently in the latter stages of the contest proved decisive, allowing them to overcome Coastal Carolina’s early lead and secure the win.
Specific details regarding the duration of Coastal Carolina’s early lead, the exact scoring sequence for both teams, or key performances were not provided in the summary. The final score indicates a close contest where Delaware’s late-game scoring surge made the difference. The Chanticleers, despite their efforts, were outscored 15-0 in the closing portion of the game.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the loss, player statistics, or the overall implications of the game for either team’s season is not available in the provided summary. The outcome marks a loss for the Coastal Carolina football program in their matchup against Delaware.
Story summarized from the original created by CCU Athletics on www.wmbfnews.com, see more information here.
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