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UNC will open its preseason schedule against USC at the Greensboro Coliseum on October 9, marking the first of two exhibition games before coach Michael Malone’s debut season.
The 2026‑27 season will feature a historic matchup between UNC and West Virginia at the Spectrum Center, with new transfers, fresh coaching strategies and the return of Dick Vitale to the broadcast booth.
Graduate guard Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, bringing scoring, defensive skill and free‑throw accuracy to the Tar Heels' backcourt.
Graduate guard Angelo Brizzi pledged to the University of North Carolina on July 1, bringing a proven scoring threat and defensive versatility to a team reshaping its backcourt.
Ahead of Wednesday's 2 p.m. ET clash at Charles Schwab Field, the Tar Heels hold a 52‑12‑1 record after a 5‑2 win over West Virginia, but the Mountaineers must win twice to reach the finals under a scorching 92‑degree forecast.
The game, underway at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, is tied 2‑2 after five innings, with both teams eyeing a historic run.
The University of North Carolina is set to meet West Virginia’s All‑American pitcher Maxx Yehl in the 2026 College World Series, a matchup that pits a historic program against one of the nation’s most dominant arms.
The Tar Heels secured a 6-2 victory over Ole Miss in the first round of the 2026 College World Series, highlighted by clutch hits from Gavin Gallaher and Colin Hynek.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team, seeded fifth overall, will welcome Southern California to Boshamer Stadium for the Chapel Hill Super Regional, with games streamed on ESPN2 and ESPN as the Tar Heels chase a historic 13th College World Series berth.
Maxime Meyer, a former hockey player from Toronto, switched to basketball, excelled at IMG Academy, and chose Duke over several other programs, bringing elite size and skill to a deep Blue Devils frontcourt.
From Toronto’s hockey rinks to Duke’s storied basketball program, Maxime Meyer’s journey reflects a blend of athletic versatility and family legacy.
North Carolina’s baseball program is projected as a consensus top‑five national seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, backed by strong rankings, All‑ACC honorees and a potential historic ACC championship.
After a strong showing at the NBA Draft Combine, Matt Able must decide whether to turn professional or return to the University of North Carolina for another season.