Coastal Carolina opened the scoring in the fifth minute, catching UNC Greensboro off guard with an unassisted strike that put the visitors ahead 1-0.
A Defensive Test
The Spartans struggled to create clear opportunities, registering only seven shots while the Chanticleers outshot them 14-7 and earned a 5-2 edge in corner kicks.
In goal, UNCG freshman Blythe Clark made a single save in the 70th minute, but it was not enough to halt the shutout; Aris Lamanna turned away five attempts to preserve the clean sheet.
Summer Kaufman led the Spartans with three shots on goal, and Cornelia Winther added two for Coastal Carolina, highlighting the balanced attack that kept the defense under pressure.
The result left UNCG at 1-2-1 on the season, while Coastal Carolina moved to 3-1-0, underscoring the early momentum of the Chanticleers.