
USC Baseball Faces Winner‑Take‑All Showdown with North Carolina
The USC Trojans are poised for a historic super‑regional clash against North Carolina, a game that could send them to the College World Series for the first time since 2001.
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The USC Trojans are poised for a historic super‑regional clash against North Carolina, a game that could send them to the College World Series for the first time since 2001.

North Carolina and USC are tied after three innings, but the Gamecocks hold a 3‑1 lead in the fifth. The stakes are high as both schools fight for a spot in the College World Series.

Colin Hynek's two-hit night and a solo home run helped the Tar Heels blank USC 4-0, putting them one win away from Omaha and forcing a Game 3 in Chapel Hill.

After a five‑game stretch of seven‑plus runs, USC was held scoreless by North Carolina’s Jason DeCaro, who threw a full nine innings without allowing a hit. The Trojans now must win one of the final two games to reach the College World Series, with Game 3 set for Sunday in Chapel Hill.

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After a 4‑0 loss in Game 2, USC must rally without ace Jason DeCaro on the mound, leveraging a potent bat and hoping a high‑scoring effort can overcome pitching uncertainty.

UNC defeated USC 4‑0 in Game 2 of the Super Regionals, forcing a decisive Game 3 on Sunday as the Tar Heels chase a program‑record 49th win.

North Carolina’s Jason DeCaro delivered a near‑perfect outing, shutting out USC 4‑0 and forcing a winner‑take‑all Game 3 that could end the Trojans’ 25‑year College World Series drought.

UNC’s early advantage vanished as errors paved the way for a 9‑5 loss, setting the stage for a pitching duel between Jason DeCaro and Grant Govel.

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After a stunning comeback victory over North Carolina, USC eyes a decisive Game 2 on Saturday, aiming to end a 25‑year absence from the College World Series

After a 5‑1 lead slipped away, North Carolina’s head coach Scott Forbes discussed the team's response, highlighted key moments, and outlined the path forward in the series.

USC overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat North Carolina 9-5, scoring eight runs in a two‑inning burst led by Dean Carpentier.

USC’s 9‑5 victory over North Carolina in the opening game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional puts the Tar Heels on the brink of elimination, highlighted by a grand slam from Dean Carpentier and dominant relief pitching.

After falling behind 5‑1, USC erupted in the later innings, highlighted by Dean Carpentier’s grand slam, to win 9‑5 and move within one victory of the College World Series.

Southern California seized a 9-5 victory over North Carolina in the opening game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional, highlighted by a decisive fifth-inning grand slam that turned the tide after an early Tar Heels lead.

Southern Cal overcame an early lead by Carolina with a decisive grand slam, turning a hotly contested game into a 9-5 win. Key performances and upcoming game details set the stage for a thrilling finish.

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