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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.
Ryan Lynch will take the mound for UNC’s first game against VCU, while ace Jason DeCaro is earmarked for the second matchup, as Coach Scott Forbes highlights the team’s pitching depth heading into the Chapel Hill Regional.
The Vols, seeded second in a competitive Chapel Hill Regional, aim to translate recent SEC resilience into NCAA Tournament success.
The Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting NC State’s limited home slate, extensive road trips, and the first absence of a home game against UNC since 1946‑47.
The 2026 Chapel Hill Regional will see the Tar Heels open against VCU on May 29, while Tennessee and ECU clash at noon. Six MLB draft prospects, including Ryan Lynch and Tegan Kuhns, are among the standout players.
The Volunteers will rely on sophomore left‑hander Evan Blanco to lead the charge in the first game of their regional tournament, with a potential rotation shift looming if they secure a win.
Evan Blanco will start for Tennessee against East Carolina in the NCAA Baseball Tournament's Chapel Hill Regional on Friday, while Ryan Towers, a 3.04 ERA pitcher, anchors the Pirates' rotation.
Tony Vitello, who led Tennessee to a 2024 national championship, now manages the San Francisco Giants while assessing the Vols' prospects in the Chapel Hill Regional.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament bracket has been released, highlighting UCLA as the top overall seed and outlining the first‑round pairings, player accolades and host selections.
The North Carolina Tar Heels have earned a No.5 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, will host the Chapel Hill Regional, and face VCU, East Carolina and Tennessee in pursuit of another College World Series appearance.
Auburn will host a regional at Plainsman Park, finishing the season with a 38‑19 record, the third‑best RPI in the country and the most Quad 1 wins, positioning the team for a national seed.
The ACC Baseball Semifinals pit the 14th‑seeded Pitt Panthers against the UNC Tar Heels in a clash where momentum, fatigue and weather could decide the outcome.
North Carolina’s baseball team defeated Virginia Tech 10‑4 in the ACC Championship quarterfinals, with key performances from Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, Macon Winslow and Caden Glauber. The Tar Heels now await the semifinal opponent, scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.
The Tar Heels enter the 2026 ACC Baseball Championship quarterfinals as top contenders, riding a historic legacy and a strong 2026 campaign.
The Wolfpack's 2026 fall schedule features 15 games, opening with home matches against Coastal Carolina and Queens, and includes challenging opponents, tournament details, and logistical updates for fans.