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Four years after a life‑changing boating accident, ECU baseball standout Parker Byrd bids farewell, thanking teammates, coaches, family and his girlfriend, while reflecting on his groundbreaking return to the diamond.
USC secured a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M, with Augie Lopez delivering five RBIs, and now prepares for a best‑of‑three series against the Tar Heels.
Rutgers’ 2027 class reaches 13 commitments, emphasizing developmental talent over the transfer portal.
The Tar Heels clinched a third straight Super Regional appearance after a 9-3 win over ECU, highlighted by strong pitching from Jackson Rose and timely hitting from the lineup.
East Carolina’s 10‑0 victory over VCU on May 31 propels the team into a winner‑take‑all series against No. 5 UNC, a squad that has dominated the season series.
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.
North Carolina will face the winner of East Carolina and VCU in the Chapel Hill Regional final on Sunday, a game that could send the Tar Heels to the super regional for the third consecutive year.
The East Carolina Pirates will face the Virginia Commonwealth Rams on Sunday, May 31, at noon at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, with a berth against the University of North Carolina on the line.
Rutgers lands a top Virginia offensive line prospect, Aaron Southard, completing a recruiting push that underscores the program’s growing momentum.
The Tar Heels improved to 2-0 in the Chapel Hill Regional with a 7-5 victory, highlighted by Colin Hynek's three-run homer and solid relief work from Caden Glauber and Walker McDuffie.
A three-run fourth-inning blast by Colin Hynek and strong relief work from Caden Glauber and Walker McDuffie powered UNC past East Carolina 7-5, putting the Tar Heels one win away from another Super Regional appearance.
Rutgers Football has secured a commitment from 2027 edge rusher Josiah Sturdivant, a prospect who praised the program’s atmosphere and coach Greg Schiano as decisive factors in his choice.
The Volunteers dropped two games in the NCAA tournament, succumbing to clutch hitting deficits and a thin pitching staff.
The Tar Heels opened the Chapel Hill Regional with a commanding 8‑0 win over VCU, highlighted by seven shutout innings from Ryan Lynch and three RBIs from Erik Paulsen.
A rain‑shortened tie earlier this season has set the stage for a high‑stakes showdown between UNC and ECU in the NCAA Regional, where pitching depth and historic edge could decide the winner.
The Tar Heels rolled past VCU 8-0, with Lynch tossing seven scoreless innings and Nicholson delivering a solo homer. UNC now prepares for a pivotal clash with East Carolina on Saturday.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s baseball team opened the 2026 NCAA Tournament with an 8‑0 win over VCU, highlighted by Cooper Nicholson’s home run and Ryan Lynch’s seven‑scoreless‑inning performance. They will next face East Carolina, which advanced after a 14‑inning victory over Tennessee.
A marathon game in Chapel Hill saw the Tennessee Volunteers battle East Carolina through extra innings, with key performances from Blanco, Ford and Barron, but ultimately the Pirates secured a 7‑3 victory.
The second‑seeded Volunteers meet East Carolina in a regional clash defined by injuries, pitching talent, and passionate fan support.
The Volunteers open against the Pirates in a regional that promises a pitching duel, small‑ball tactics and passionate fan support.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball squad, seeded fifth overall, will host VCU, East Carolina and Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament regional, with key voices highlighting strategy, resilience and the pressure of expectations.
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 Owls will play 20 regular‑season matches in 2026, highlighted by nine home games and a mix of non‑conference and conference opponents.
After a challenging 11‑20 season, the University of Texas at El Paso is overhauling its men's basketball team with taller, more experienced players, a larger recruiting budget and a fresh defensive scheme.