It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Town Clock, Cannon Barrel gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Conway, SC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Riverfront Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Crooked Oak Tavern or visit Graham Family Bell Tower, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Conway, SC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Conway, SC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Conway, SC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Jack Thompson hitchhiked to Myrtle Beach when he was just 13 years old, and he’s been documenting the history of the area through his camera lens since.Now at 87, Thompson said he’s taken more than 100,000 photos of the Myrtle Beach area. Three warehouses hold the photos he's taken over the decades.At the Myrtle Beach Train Depot last week, Thompson and another longtime resident, restaurant owner and author Dino Thompson, told stories of a long-gone but fondly remembered landmark of Myrtle Beach — the Ocean Fo...
Jack Thompson hitchhiked to Myrtle Beach when he was just 13 years old, and he’s been documenting the history of the area through his camera lens since.
Now at 87, Thompson said he’s taken more than 100,000 photos of the Myrtle Beach area. Three warehouses hold the photos he's taken over the decades.
At the Myrtle Beach Train Depot last week, Thompson and another longtime resident, restaurant owner and author Dino Thompson, told stories of a long-gone but fondly remembered landmark of Myrtle Beach — the Ocean Forest Hotel.
“We miss it because it was the biggest, grandest thing at Myrtle Beach,” Dino Thompson said. “We gave directions by it. It was our Taj Mahal.”
Thompson and Thompson spent an hour telling stories and sharing photos of the Ocean Forest to about 200 attendees – a full house at the historic venue. The event was hosted by Friends of Chapin Memorial Library. Stories included how the building came to be, when the hotel served liquor during prohibition and how parts of the hotel were salvaged before it was demolished.
Jack Thompson said the hotel’s history is vital to Myrtle Beach.
“That building is what started Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach was actually a little fishing village when the Woodside brothers came and bought Myrtle Beach and started building the Ocean Forest,” Jack Thompson said. “In that process, they had 500 workers who came from everywhere.”
And those workers brought their families and girlfriends with them for the job. The hotel took six years to construct, opening in 1930, and those that constructed it became the founding citizens of Myrtle Beach, Jack Thompson said. But on Friday, Sept. 13, 1974, the historic hotel that took six years to construct was razed in six seconds.
Designed by renowned architect Raymond Hood – who also designed the 30 Rockefeller Plaza and Radiator Building in New York and the Tribune Tower in Chicago – the Ocean Forest went by many nicknames: the Sandcastle on the Sea or the Million Dollar Hotel. Locals just called it The Hotel. The 10-story, 202 room, neoclassical hotel had unique features like a working lighthouse on top and saltwater faucet taps.
It was designed well and also built well, Dino Thompson said, adding how the decision to demolish the hotel was made and how pleas from residents fell on deaf ears. He said when he spoke to Bill Hutchins from the demolition company, Hutchins told him that the Ocean Forest was the finest constructed building he’d ever examined for demolition.
Located halfway between Miami and New York, Dino Thompson said many of the famous big bands of the '30s and '40s, including Harry James, Woody Herman and even Billie Holiday, would play at the Ocean Forest between shows.
“For room and board, they would play at the marine patio,” Jack Thompson said. “You could hear that beautiful music from the leading bands of the era drifting through the air and serenading the 200 Myrtle Beach residents there were at the time.”
The event ended with a poem read by the city’s first ever poet laureate Bo Bryan. Appointed in January, it was the poet’s first public address on behalf of the city. The poem was titled “Organized For Beauty.”
“The Ocean Forest, a masterpiece of humankind, surviving in flight upon the arrow of time. The million dollar hotel, an icon of the Gilded Age. Disappeared, glorified, immortalized by dynamite. You might envision downtown Myrtle Beach as air and spirit to the Ocean Forest,” the poem reads. “A blank canvas for decades now upon which somehow, somewhere to conjure a new masterpiece to surprise the world the likes of even the Sydney Opera House, an Eiffel Tower even. A dynamite dream too large for us, you might say. But then remember we are not as small as we used to be. Perhaps our time is now to renounce the redneck riviera, organize the downtown bricks for beauty and bury dirty myrtle now and forevermore.”
MONROE, LA. – The Coastal Carolina women's basketball team had three players score in double figures, but the Chants fell victim to a fourth quarter rally by the ULM Warhawks as Coastal dropped 71-68 decision in Monroe, La., on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Chants fall to 7-15 overall and 1-8 in the conference, while ULM improves to 15-5 on the year and 7-2 in the Sun Belt with the victory.Coastal's ...
MONROE, LA. – The Coastal Carolina women's basketball team had three players score in double figures, but the Chants fell victim to a fourth quarter rally by the ULM Warhawks as Coastal dropped 71-68 decision in Monroe, La., on Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the Chants fall to 7-15 overall and 1-8 in the conference, while ULM improves to 15-5 on the year and 7-2 in the Sun Belt with the victory.
Coastal's Deaja Richardson finished with a team-high 17 points with Makaila Cange and Arin Freeman adding 16 and 14 points, respectively. Alancia Ramsey was the game's leading rebounder with 11 rebounds, while Freeman added nine boards. CCU outrebounded the Warhawks 53-41.
Jakayla Johnson scored a game-high 31 points to lead ULM with Sania Wells and Katlyn Manuel adding 15 and 10 points, respectively. Daisha Bradford grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.
Coastal opened the first period with a 15-3 run, sparked by a layup by Cange and topped off by a Richardson layup. The Warhawks answered with an 8-2 spurt to narrow the deficit to 17-11 at the end of the first period.
The Chants scored the first five points of the second quarter to lead 22-11, including Tiara Abron's first three-pointer of the game. ULM answered with a 5-0 burst to trail 22-16 just to see Coastal Carolina take an 11-point advantage at 27-16 with 3:12 left to play in the second period on Cange's second long-range three-pointer. The Warhawks closed the first half with an 8-2 surge to trail 29-24 at the halftime intermission.
After the Chants opened the second half action with a layup by Richardson, ULM cut the margin to 33-29 with a 5-2 run. CCU increased its lead to 35-29 before the Warhawks took their first lead of the game at 38-37 with a 9-2 spurt. The Chanticleers outscored ULM 6-0 over the final 56 seconds of the third period to lead 43-38, sparked by an old-fashioned three-point play by Freeman and a three-pointer by Cange.
In the fourth, Coastal led 43-42 after a 4-0 burst by ULM before increasing its lead to 57-47 with an 14-5 surge, ignited by a pair of free throws by Richardson and capped off by a Freeman layup. After the two teams traded the next 14 points, the Chanticleers led 64-54 with 3:30 left to play in regulation. However, the Warhawks scored 17 of the game's final 21 points for the 71-68 comeback win.
Coastal Carolina will return to action on Thursday, Feb. 1, as the Chanticleers host the Georgia Southern Eagles. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.
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CONWAY, S.C. – Kevin Easley tallied a career-high 28 points to lead all five starters in double figures as Coastal Carolina registered an 85-83 overtime win over Georgia State at the HTC Center on Saturday afternoon.The Chant trailed for almost 39 minutes of the 45-minute affair, and was down 55-42 with just under 12 minutes remaining before making their improbable comeback.The Chants’ only lead of the first half was at 10-9 at the 14:49 mark of the opening 20 minutes on a Jacob Meyer field goal, and that lead only ...
CONWAY, S.C. – Kevin Easley tallied a career-high 28 points to lead all five starters in double figures as Coastal Carolina registered an 85-83 overtime win over Georgia State at the HTC Center on Saturday afternoon.
The Chant trailed for almost 39 minutes of the 45-minute affair, and was down 55-42 with just under 12 minutes remaining before making their improbable comeback.
The Chants’ only lead of the first half was at 10-9 at the 14:49 mark of the opening 20 minutes on a Jacob Meyer field goal, and that lead only lasted for 13 seconds. The Chants did not lead again until another field goal from Meyer gave the Chants a 77-75 lead with 3:36 left in overtime and the Chants did not trail again.
Easley picked up his points shooting 11-of-15 from the field and was six-of-eight at the free throw line. He was also one of three Chanticleers to register a double-double in grabbing another career-high in rebounds with 12. It was the second time this season he has reached the 20-point plateau after scoring 20 in the season-opener.
Meyer tied his career-high with 19 points and also picked up the first double-double of his collegiate career with a career-high 12 rebounds, while sophomore Ian Granja, making his first start as a Chanticleer, tied his career-high with 14 points including knocking down three three-point field goals in the second half as the Chanticleers battled back from its 13-point deficit.
Braeden MacVicar scored 12 points in the win, but none more important than the three free throws he hit with 18 seconds left to send the game into overtime after being fouled on a three-point attempt.
John Ojiako was limited in his playing time for the second consecutive game due to fouls, but did manage to scored 10 points and grab a game-high 15 rebounds, including 11 on the defensive end, before fouling out with just over one-minute left in overtime. It was his 12th double-double of the season.
The Chants finished the game shooting 40.5 percent (30-74) from the field and only 20.7 percent (6-29) on its three-point field goals. CCU did make five of its 12 three-point attempts in the second half. The Chants were strong at the free throw line making 73.1 percent (19-26).
Led by the three double-digits rebounders, the Chants won the rebounding battle 49-41 and outscored the Panthers 44-32 in the paint as CCU moved to 6-14 overall and 3-6 in the Sun Belt.
Dwon Odom was unstoppable for the Panthers in recording a game-high 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting from the field. Lucas Taylor scored 14 points, while Toneari Land chipped in with 13 as Georgia State falls to 9-11 overall and 4-5 in the Sun Belt.
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Coastal will now play a season-long three consecutive road games starting with a Feb. 1 date at James Madison at 7 p.m. ET. CCU will then face Marshall in Huntington, W.V. on Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. ET, and end the three-game road trip at ULM on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Fortunes may be turning around for Georgia State after losing three in a row. They have jumped out to a quick 39-29 lead against Coastal Carolina.Georgia State came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.Georgia State Panthers @ Coastal Carolina ChanticleersCurrent Records: Georgia State 9-10, Coastal Carolina 5-14Georgia State and Coastal Carolina are an ...
Fortunes may be turning around for Georgia State after losing three in a row. They have jumped out to a quick 39-29 lead against Coastal Carolina.
Georgia State came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.
Georgia State Panthers @ Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Current Records: Georgia State 9-10, Coastal Carolina 5-14
Georgia State and Coastal Carolina are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. The Georgia State Panthers' road trip will continue as they head out to face the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at 2:00 p.m. ET on January 27th at HTC Center. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Wednesday, the Panthers couldn't handle the Thundering Herd and fell 77-68. Georgia State has struggled against Marshall recently, as their match on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Georgia State struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only five offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Coastal Carolina's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. The game between the Chanticleers and the Golden Eagles wasn't a total blowout, but with the Chanticleers falling 79-63 at home it was darn close to turning into one. Coastal Carolina found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post 11 fewer assists than your opponent.
The Panthers bumped their record down to 9-10 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for the Chanticleers, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Saturday's matchup is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Georgia State have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.6 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Coastal Carolina struggles in that department as they've been averaging 41.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Looking ahead, Georgia State is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by four points. This contest will be their fourth straight on the road (so far over this stretch they are 1-2 against the spread).
Georgia State is a 4-point favorite against Coastal Carolina, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is set at 154.5 points.
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Coastal Carolina and Georgia State both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
The fans in the “Shark Tank” stole the show on Friday night.It was a winning evening for St. James, as both the Sharks girls and boys basketball teams captured region wins against Conway. On the court, there was plenty to celebrate for both squads. The girls won 29-23, while the boys notched a 40-27 victory over the Tigers.But after the game, both St. James coaches — Paul Hudacko on the girls side and Davis Bowne on the boys side — seemed as excited about the home crowd atmosphere as they were about the ...
The fans in the “Shark Tank” stole the show on Friday night.
It was a winning evening for St. James, as both the Sharks girls and boys basketball teams captured region wins against Conway. On the court, there was plenty to celebrate for both squads. The girls won 29-23, while the boys notched a 40-27 victory over the Tigers.
But after the game, both St. James coaches — Paul Hudacko on the girls side and Davis Bowne on the boys side — seemed as excited about the home crowd atmosphere as they were about the performance of both of their teams.
As one St. James student put it as he celebrated with classmates on the court after the Friday sweep: “This place was electric.”
Both coaches agreed.
“I’ll be honest, I have played and coached at a lot of places. It’s really tough to beat this for a high school atmosphere,” Bowne said following the win. “This has to be in the top five in South Carolina, it honestly does.”
The St. James student section was mostly full to the top against Conway, creating — at times — a volume that seemed to have an impact over the pace of play.
For Hudacko, moving to 3-2 in the region and starting the second half of the region slate with a win was itself an accomplishment. But the coach says doing it at home made the victory just a notch sweeter.
“You come into the Shark Tank, it’s going to be loud. It’s going to be exciting,” Hudacko said. “We have the best student body and the best fanbase in the state of South Carolina. It’s always rocking in here. And it’s great for the girls to be able to come into the gym and play in this type of atmosphere.”
Bowne, who is coaching in his first year at St. James, harped on the culture of the school after the win, commenting on the post-game scene in which his players dispersed for on-court photos with friends and conversations with other classmates.
“You see it. If you look around after this game, all [the players] want to do is go and hang out with their friends,” Bowne said. “It’s such a great atmosphere. It’s family-like. The support we have is just really unreal. To have two and three sections of high school bleachers filled is pretty good.”
For the St. James girls, things couldn’t have gone much better on Friday night, particularly in the second half. The Sharks held a one-point lead at halftime but rallied to outscore Conway 10-2 in the third quarter to run away with the win.
Freshman Callie Centracchio was a spark for the Sharks, scoring three times in the second half to help key the St. James effort. Hudacko said Centracchio, who has earned more playing time for the team as the year has gone on, continues to emerge as one of the group’s strongest weapons down the stretch.
“Every game, she’s picking up a little bit more and she’s getting a little stronger and more confident,” Hudacko said. “You saw it out there tonight… she locks in on the smallest details, and that’s why she can do the big things.”
Bre McCall led the Sharks in scoring on Friday with nine points.
Bowne said that for his boys team, the play from senior Baylor Tibbits embodied the very best of what the Sharks have to offer, something the St. James coaching staff saw numerous times against Conway.
“The toughness on defense, it was just scrappy and hard-nosed. Baylor leads that off. Everybody can see that,” Bowne said. “If you watch what he does to help his teammates score, it’s unbelievable. He’s out there getting rebounds and he wants the toughest assignment, it doesn’t matter the size. If you can get one of those guys to anchor your defense, that’s pretty special.”
Carter Bobbitt had 13 points for St. James, leading the way. Junior Young posted 10, while Tibbits added seven.
St. James has just one region game next week — Tuesday’s girls/boys doubleheader against Socastee. Friday is an open date for both teams.
“It feels like we have some confidence,” Hudacko said. “We’re starting to play more free and more together. Collectively, we’re playing together as a unit. That’s huge going into a big week next week against Socastee.”
Hannah Strong Oskin is the executive editor of MyHorryNews. Reach her at 843-488-7242 or [email protected]. Follow her on X @HannahSOskin.
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