
Tennessee Faces East Carolina in Chapel Hill Regional Opener
The Volunteers open their NCAA Tournament run against East Carolina in Chapel Hill, with senior pitcher Evan Blanco leading the charge on the mound.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States across Football, Basketball, Baseball.

The Volunteers open their NCAA Tournament run against East Carolina in Chapel Hill, with senior pitcher Evan Blanco leading the charge on the mound.

A former IT specialist turned visual storyteller, Joe Bray has spent decades documenting athletes and their families, turning fleeting moments into lasting connections.

Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, now manager of the San Francisco Giants, believes the Volunteers have a realistic chance to advance in the Chapel Hill Regional despite being the No. 2 seed.

Bill Belichick’s second year in Chapel Hill begins amid a challenging schedule and a low CBS Sports ranking, with fans eager for a rebound.

The Chapel Hill Regional matchup pits the No. 3 seed East Carolina Pirates against the No. 2 seed Tennessee Volunteers in a Friday afternoon clash broadcast on ESPNU.

After pulling out of the NBA Draft, Matt Able will suit up for the Tar Heels next season, hoping a full year under Michael Malone will secure a first‑round spot in the 2027 draft.

Friday's schedule features a noon clash between Tennessee and East Carolina, followed by a night game pitting North Carolina against VCU, with bold score predictions from Nolan Analytics.

Duke’s continuity and fresh transfers give it an edge over a UNC team reshaped by recent coaching upheaval.
Florida State’s baseball program continues its streak of hosting an NCAA regional, a feat matched only by Georgia and North Carolina. With a resilient roster and strong pitching, the Seminoles look to extend their run toward a third straight super regional.

The Tar Heels open their postseason on May 29 against VCU, a team they defeated earlier this season, while eyeing a potential showdown with Auburn and a path through Texas A&M’s College Station Regional.

The Vols extend their record streak with a Chapel Hill regional appearance, meeting East Carolina and a notable Pirates staffer.

Three Atlantic Coast Conference programs will host 2026 NCAA Division I baseball regionals, with Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Florida State each bringing notable home‑field credentials and historic hosting streaks.

James Madison University has locked in a 2028 road game at Virginia and moved its series with North Carolina to a 2031 season‑opener, reviving historic rivalries that have seen the Dukes dominate in recent years.

The Gamecocks and Tar Heels called off their 2028‑2029 home‑and‑home matchup, opting for a new opponent and a broader conference realignment that will affect future scheduling across the SEC and ACC.
With only six players initially pledged for the 2026‑27 season, Iowa turned to the NCAA transfer portal, keeping key starters and adding five new faces, including ESPN‑ranked No. 3 prospect Dani Carnegie, to rebuild a roster capable of a Final Four run.

With a 45‑9 overall record and a 25‑5 mark inside the ACC, Georgia Tech is poised to make history in Charlotte, blending unprecedented run differentials with a roster stacked with conference‑leading talent.

After a series win over USC, the Oregon Ducks enter the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 3 seed, with a May 22 opener in Omaha and +5500 odds to win the College World Series.

The University of North Carolina has finalized its 2026 recruiting haul, adding Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas and Malloy Smith, while turning its attention to Nasir Anderson, a highly touted point guard who could reshape the team's future.

North Carolina will face TCU in Dublin on August 29, 2026, seeking revenge for last year’s 48‑14 defeat.

Georgia Southern's newly appointed head coach Heather Macy has assembled a five‑person staff that blends veteran collegiate expertise with fresh perspectives, setting the stage for a competitive future.

The Tar Heels announced the hiring of Bryan Tibaldi, a seasoned assistant with NBA and major‑college experience, to bolster Malone’s coaching staff.