North Carolina's baseball squad enters the final stretch of the season with a clear path toward hosting its own regional and super regional events.
The Diamond Heels sit second in the Diamond Sports Rankings and fifth in the RPI, positioning them as the fifth overall seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament bracket.
ACC tournament dynamics
A double bye as the No. 2 seed in the ACC tournament means the team will not play until Thursday, giving them extra rest before the regional begins.
Their regional is slated to be paired with Mississippi State, the No. 12 seed, setting up a potential showdown that could advance the Tar Heels to a super regional on home soil.
With the ACC tournament taking place in Charlotte this week, the team’s momentum adds excitement for fans hoping to see a deep postseason run.