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UNC and Georgia Advance to Super Regionals as NCAA Tournament Nears Its Climax

North Carolina sweeps East Carolina while Georgia’s postseason is marked by ejections

Super Regionals Set for June

The regional round of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament is winding down, with most Super Regional spots being decided by Sunday.

North Carolina, led by a dominant performance, posted a 9‑3 victory over East Carolina, marking their first regional sweep since 2019 and clinching a hosting role for the upcoming Super Regionals.

The Tar Heels will now await the winner of the Texas A&M versus Southern California matchup, which will determine their opponent in the Friday, June 5, series.

Meanwhile, Georgia also moved into the Super Regionals with a 6‑1 win over Liberty, but the celebration was tempered by ejections.

Third baseman Tre Phelps and head coach Wes Johnson were removed from the game after Phelps launched a two‑run home run and the bench reacted, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in both men being tossed.

Despite the controversy, Georgia will host either Mississippi State or Louisiana in the Super Regionals, keeping their championship hopes alive.

The NCAA, which oversees the tournament, confirmed the schedule and the venues, noting that the Super Regionals are set to begin on June 5.

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