The Tar Heels and the Trojans are locked in a winner‑take‑all showdown at Boshamer Stadium on Sunday, June 7. The game, scheduled for a 3:06 p.m. first pitch, will decide which program secures the final spot in the College World Series in Omaha.
UNC entered the Chapel Hill Super Regional after dropping the opener but rallied behind a dominant performance from pitcher Jason DeCaro in Game 2. The Tar Heels, seeded fifth overall with a 49‑12‑1 record, are chasing their 13th appearance at the Omaha event, while USC, a program with 21 CWS berths and a nation‑best 12 national championships, has not reached Omaha since 2001.
Key moments have defined the series. Andrew Lamb’s home run pushed USC ahead 3‑1, while Kevin Takeuchi’s timely blast gave the Trojans a 2‑1 lead in the fourth inning. Owen Hull’s RBI double tied the game in the third, and Caden Glauber’s eight‑strikeout outing matched his season high against USC.
A hot day for baseball
The National Weather Service forecast calls for a scorching 97‑degree high, making it the hottest day of the weekend for players and fans alike at Boshamer Stadium. Conditions are expected to be clear, adding a stark contrast to the intense competition on the mound.
Tickets for the game are on sale, allowing supporters to witness the climax of the super regional in person. The atmosphere will be amplified by the sweltering heat, testing the endurance of both teams and the stamina of the crowd.
Broadcast details and the road ahead
Because the Georgia versus Mississippi State game is already in its seventh inning, the Chapel Hill Super Regional finale will air on ESPN2. The broadcast will capture every pitch of the 3:06 p.m. start, bringing the high‑stakes matchup to a national audience.
The winner of this contest will meet Ole Miss in Omaha. The Rebels, who swept the Auburn Regional with 6‑4 and 5‑3 victories, enter the Series with a 40‑21 record and will look to add another title to their storied program.