CLEMSON, S.C. (Interstat) — Coastal Carolina built an early 11-run lead and withstood a furious Clemson rally to secure an 11-9 victory Tuesday night at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The Chanticleers struck immediately as Rex Watson launched a three-run homer in the first inning, part of a seven-hit offensive effort. The Tigers chipped away, highlighted by Jacob Jarrell’s two-run homer in a five-run fourth inning, and closed the gap to 11-9 by the sixth.

Coastal Carolina reliever Darin Horn stemmed the tide with three perfect innings of relief, striking out six. Clemson used six pitchers, with Dylan Harrison and Justin LeGuernic combining for 4 1/3 scoreless frames in the loss.

The Chanticleers improved to 17-7, while the Tigers fell to 18-8.