Coastal Carolina Coaches Ejected, Suspended During College World Series Loss to LSU

Coastal Carolina baseball coach Kevin Schnall and first base coach Matt Schilling were ejected in the first inning of the College World Series championship game against LSU after heated disputes with umpires over missed strike calls. Schnall was accused of bumping an umpire, which he vehemently denied, stating that the umpire had tripped over another umpire’s foot and that he should not be penalized for another adult’s actions. Both coaches received suspensions—Schnall for three games and Schilling for one—citing 'prolonged arguing' per NCAA regulations. Schnall criticized the umpires for lacking poise and tolerance, and Coastal Carolina’s athletic director suggested the ejection may have impacted the game’s outcome. LSU capitalized on the situation, securing a 5-3 victory to win their eighth national title and second College World Series in three years. The NCAA stands by its decision, despite Schnall’s call for reconsideration of the suspensions.