The Tar Heels of North Carolina turned a 3-3 tie into a 4-3 victory on Saturday night, sealing a walk-off win that sent them to the 2026 Men’s College World Series. The final blow came in the bottom of the ninth when Owen Hull drove a clutch RBI double that sent home the winning run, igniting a roar from the Chapel Hill crowd.
A Rally for the Ages
Caden Glauber was the workhorse on the mound, delivering seven innings of dominant pitching that featured ten strikeouts and only three hits allowed. His effort tied his career high and gave the Tar Heels the breathing room they needed before the bullpen took over.
Head coach Scott Forbes celebrated a milestone of his own, notching his 250th career win in the process. The victory also marked the second Super Regional appearance under Forbes and extended North Carolina’s record to 13 trips to Omaha, tying the most appearances in the nation since 2006.
The Tar Heels will now travel to face Ole Miss in what promises to be a high-stakes opening game of the College World Series. With a blend of veteran arms and fresh offensive firepower, North Carolina looks poised to make a deep run in the tournament.