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 was part of the Sun Belt Conference for the second time, following Florida Atlantic's membership in 2006. On Thursday, April 24, 2008, Coach Kevin Cooney announced that he would not return as head coach of the Owls after the conclusion of the 2008 season.