The 2008 team marked the second season of baseball to compete in the Sun Belt, after Florida Atlantic joined the conference after the 2006 season. On Thursday, April 24, 2008 Coach Kevin Cooney announced that the 2008 season would be his last season as head coach of the Owls.
The 2008 team marked the second year of baseball to participate in the Sun Belt Conference, following Florida Atlantic's entry into the conference in 2006. On Thursday, April 24, 2008, Coach Kevin Cooney stated that he would not continue as head coach of the Owls after the 2008 season.