North Carolina’s baseball team clinched a spot in the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, after a 4‑3 victory over Southern California on Tuesday night. The win marks the 13th appearance in program history for the Tar Heels, who have now reached the national stage for the first time since 2013.
The game swung in the Tar Heels’ favor in the ninth inning when Owen Hull delivered a walk‑off double, driving in the winning run and sending the crowd into celebration. The hit capped a rally that turned a 3‑2 deficit into a 4‑3 lead.
A Pitcher’s Duel
Freshman left‑hander Caden Glauber turned in a career‑high 11 strikeouts, anchoring a pitching staff that limited the opposition to just three runs. His performance earned him the ACC Freshman of the Year honor and underscored the depth of North Carolina’s rotation.
The bullpen combined for 5 2/3 scoreless innings, preserving the lead after the early innings and allowing the offense to take control. Pitcher Jason DeCaro also contributed a complete‑game shutout earlier in the week during the Chapel Hill Regional final.
Looking Ahead
The Tar Heels will now meet Ole Miss in the opening round of the College World Series, a matchup that could determine the path to the championship. The full schedule for the tournament will be released later, but excitement is already building among fans and players alike.
North Carolina’s journey to Omaha began with a hard‑fought win in the Chapel Hill Regional, where they dropped the series opener before rallying with a 4‑0 victory the next day. That victory secured their spot in the national field and set the stage for the upcoming showdown.