Coastal Carolina headed to Big Dance

by WILLIS GLASSGOW

March 9, 2014

CONWAY, S.C.  — Cliff Ellis proved he still has a little dancing left in him.

The Coastal Carolina coach was in the thick of a mid-court dance party Sunday as his Chanticleers earned their first NCAA trip in 21 years with a 76-61 victory over Winthrop to win the Big South Conference tournament.

Ellis, who had previously led South Alabama, Clemson and Auburn into the NCAAs, hugged his wife near the end of the game, then joined his players for some celebrating.

“I can still dance a little bit,” Ellis said with a grin.

Apparently so.

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