Omaha, Nebraska – June 13, 2026
The College World Series opened its latest chapter in Omaha, Nebraska, where the North Carolina Tar Heels met the Ole Miss Rebels under the bright lights of a 7 p.m. ET broadcast on ESPN.
North Carolina surged ahead early, posting six runs on five hits without committing an error, while Ole Miss managed just two runs on eight hits with two miscues.
Coach Scott Forbes marked a personal milestone, becoming the first UNC skipper to guide his team to a CWS appearance twice within the first six years of his tenure.
Key contributions came from Jake Schaffner, who drove in a run, and Colin Hynek, whose solo home run added to the lead, while Ole Miss’s Dom Decker doubled and Judd Utermark plated a run.
On the mound, Jason DeCaro and Caden Glauber combined for a solid outing that secured the win, whereas Hudson Calhoun took the loss for the Rebels.
The victory underscores UNC’s recent CWS pedigree; they are the only team in this year’s field to have reached Omaha twice in the past three seasons, and their presence marks the first Ole Miss appearance in 57 years.
With the series still unfolding, fans can expect more high‑stakes baseball as the tournament progresses, and the Tar Heels look to extend their recent run of Omaha trips.