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The two North Carolina powerhouses are set to meet again in a nonconference game in Greensboro, amid conference realignment and legislative proposals aimed at boosting the state's basketball economy.
After three years as Assistant Director of Recruiting Operations, Jaelynn Murray Burrus is now Director of Women's Basketball at the University of North Carolina. Head coach Courtney Banghart lauded her leadership, and she joins former teammate Liz Roberts, now General Manager, in shaping the team’s future.
The early arrival of most Tar Heel players marks a pivotal moment for team cohesion and strategy as the program prepares for the upcoming campaign.
An anonymous donor’s $9 million contribution to the Carolina Baseball Operating Endowment sparks a fan‑matching challenge, targeting $25 million to sustain the program’s training, technology and operational needs.
The Tar Heels and Sooners meet in the 2026 College World Series final, with pitching ace Jason DeCaro facing Oklahoma's potent lineup.
Butler University has locked in a home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh for the 2026‑27 season, highlighted by a Nov. 13 opener at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Coach Ronald Nored confirmed the arrangement, which also includes a December clash with North Carolina and a slate of additional non‑conference opponents.
Indiana University will host North Carolina in an exhibition game on Oct. 18 at Indianapolis, featuring new coach Mike Malone and a historic series that favors the Hoosiers.
The USC Trojans saw a promising season end in a 4‑3 loss to North Carolina, with a ninth‑inning rally sealing their fate.
In a stunning finish, the University of North Carolina erased a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to defeat USC and clinch a spot in the College World Series.
The USC baseball team defeated North Carolina 9-5 in the opening game of the Super Regional, highlighted by a decisive grand slam and an eight-run sixth and seventh inning surge.
The Pirates will bring back a core group of players for the upcoming campaign while navigating recent departures to the transfer portal.
UNC’s baseball team, seeded fifth, leans on versatile freshman Tyler Howe as it prepares for a Super Regional showdown against Southern California.
After two decades of near-misses, the Trojans have surged to the NCAA super regionals, driven by a resilient roster and a coach who turned adversity into opportunity.
The Tar Heels prepare to host USC in a pivotal Super Regional, aiming for a third straight NCAA Super Regional win.
Norfolk State University will face North Carolina in a home‑and‑home women's basketball series over the next two seasons, marking a strategic step for the program and its student‑athletes.
The Trojans clinched their first Super Regional appearance since 2005, defeating Texas A&M 7‑1 in College Station and setting up a showdown with North Carolina.
The North Carolina Tar Heels improved to 2-0 in the Chapel Hill Regional with a 7-5 win over East Carolina, setting up a key game against the VCU-ECU winner.
After a narrow 7‑5 loss to North Carolina, ECU will face VCU at noon in the losers' bracket, with a potential championship showdown against the Tar Heels on the horizon.
North Carolina survived an early 3‑0 deficit to defeat East Carolina 7‑5, with key hits from Hynek and Gallaher and strong relief pitching, putting them one win away from their 13th Super Regional.
The 2026 NCAA Tournament brings a historic matchup between the No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels and the No. 3 East Carolina Pirates in Chapel Hill, with both teams eyeing a super regional berth under clear weather conditions.
Tennessee’s 7‑3 defeat to East Carolina after fourteen innings highlights missed chances and a taxed bullpen, setting up a must‑win elimination game on May 30.
The East Carolina Pirates and Tennessee Vols battled through extra innings, with a squeeze play and a home run swinging the lead before a decisive finish.
Tennessee’s defense halted East Carolina’s rally in the sixth inning of their NCAA Tournament opener, highlighted by Reese Chapman’s timely throw and a review‑upheld call.
The second‑seeded Volunteers meet East Carolina in a regional clash defined by injuries, pitching talent, and passionate fan support.