Hynek’s Heroics Propel UNC to Commanding 4-0 Victory Over USC
Colin Hynek's two-hit night and a solo home run helped the Tar Heels blank USC 4-0, putting them one win away from Omaha and forcing a Game 3 in Chapel Hill.
Jun 7, 2026
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USC Baseball Faces Must‑Win Game 3 After Ace Jason DeCaro Shuts Out Trojans
After a five‑game stretch of seven‑plus runs, USC was held scoreless by North Carolina’s Jason DeCaro, who threw a full nine innings without allowing a hit. The Trojans now must win one of the final two games to reach the College World Series, with Game 3 set for Sunday in Chapel Hill.
Jun 7, 2026
Sayon Keita Poised for Day‑1 Role at UNC
The University of North Carolina’s newest center could start from the opening game, according to recent commentary.
Jun 7, 2026
DeCaro’s Shutout Forces Decisive Game in Chapel Hill Super Regional
Jason DeCaro delivered a complete‑game shutout as UNC beat USC 4‑0, pushing the series to a third game in Chapel Hill.
Jun 7, 2026
USC Baseball Staves Off Elimination in Chapel Hill Super Regional Game 3
After a 4‑0 loss in Game 2, USC must rally without ace Jason DeCaro on the mound, leveraging a potent bat and hoping a high‑scoring effort can overcome pitching uncertainty.
Jun 6, 2026
Jason DeCaro’s Masterful Shutout Propels North Carolina Toward College World Series
North Carolina defeated USC 4‑0 at Boshamer Stadium, with Jason DeCaro’s career‑best performance putting the team on the brink of the College World Series.
Jun 6, 2026
UNC Secures LSU in Historic ACC-SEC Challenge
The University of North Carolina will host Louisiana State on December 2, 2026, as part of the ACC-SEC Challenge, pitting recent champions against a Tar Heels squad brimming with returning talent and top recruits.
Jun 6, 2026
UNC Women’s Basketball Secures High‑Profile Matchup with LSU
A look at the upcoming season, key players and the significance of the new schedule for North Carolina's women's basketball program.
Jun 6, 2026
Duke Howell Takes the Helm at Myers Park High School as Son Sam Prepares for NFL Comeback
Duke Howell, father of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Sam Howell, has been hired as head coach at Myers Park High School in Charlotte. The move follows his previous tenure at Cuthbertson High School and comes as Sam prepares for his fifth NFL season, competing for a backup spot behind Dak Prescott.
Jun 6, 2026
UNC Basketball Eyes Oregon Guard Wei Lin to Strengthen Backcourt
UNC is pursuing Oregon’s Wei Lin, a guard who averaged 6.6 points and 1.7 assists last season, to add depth and experience to a roster brimming with NBA talent.
Jun 6, 2026
Marin Kotschau Repeats as Daily Camera Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Marin Kotschau, a junior at Broomfield High School, has been named the Daily Camera girls soccer player of the year for the second consecutive year, capping a season of 28 goals, 21 assists, and a future at the University of North Carolina.
Jun 6, 2026
Marin Kotschau Repeats as Daily Camera Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Junior forward Marin Kotschau earns the top local honor for the second straight year, underscoring a family legacy, a decisive goal against Boulder, and a future at the University of North Carolina.
Jun 6, 2026
Transfer Portal Tactics Redefine College Basketball Coaching
A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.
Jun 6, 2026
Forbes Reflects on UNC’s 9-5 Super Regional Setback Against USC
After a 5‑1 lead slipped away, North Carolina’s head coach Scott Forbes discussed the team's response, highlighted key moments, and outlined the path forward in the series.
Jun 6, 2026
LSU Basketball to Clash with North Carolina in 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge
The Tigers will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 2, 2026, in a game that revives a three‑game winning streak and adds another chapter to a storied rivalry.
Jun 6, 2026
USC Baseball Completes Dramatic Comeback Over North Carolina
A late-game grand slam by Dean Carpentier ignites a nine-run rally that turns a 5-1 deficit into a 9-5 victory, putting USC one win away from the College World Series.
Jun 6, 2026
USC Baseball Stuns North Carolina with Late Rally in Chapel Hill
USC overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat North Carolina 9-5, scoring eight runs in a two‑inning burst led by Dean Carpentier.
Jun 6, 2026
Tennessee Set to Host Florida State in Upcoming ACC-SEC Challenge Showdown
The Volunteers will welcome the Seminoles to Knoxville on December 1, seeking revenge for a 2019 loss while building on a recent surge of strong performances.
Jun 5, 2026
USC Baseball Stuns North Carolina with Grand Slam Comeback in Chapel Hill
After falling behind 5‑1, USC erupted in the later innings, highlighted by Dean Carpentier’s grand slam, to win 9‑5 and move within one victory of the College World Series.
Jun 5, 2026
USC Edges UNC 9-5 in Chapel Hill Super Regional Opener
The Trojans survived a shaky start from UNC's Ryan Lynch, rallying with a grand slam from Dean Carpentier and solid relief work to take a 9-5 victory in the first game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
Jun 5, 2026
USC Opens Super Regional with 9-5 Victory Over North Carolina
The USC baseball team defeated North Carolina 9-5 in the opening game of the Super Regional, highlighted by a decisive grand slam and an eight-run sixth and seventh inning surge.
Jun 5, 2026
Duke Howell Takes the Helm at Myers Park High School
Former Cuthbertson coach Duke Howell succeeds Chris James as Myers Park High School's head football coach, bringing his family's football pedigree and a winning mindset to one of the Southeast's most competitive regions.
Jun 5, 2026
CBS Sports unveils early ACC tier rankings for 2026‑27 season
A five‑tier projection sorts the conference’s programs, with Duke in the top tier and a bottom bucket labeled “The Basement.”
Jun 5, 2026
Arkansas Reliever Ethan McElvain Emerges as Finalist for National Stopper Award
Ethan McElvain, a junior left‑hander transferred from Vanderbilt, has been named a finalist for the Stopper of the Year Award, given to the nation’s top relief pitcher by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association. His 6‑0 record, 1.03 ERA and 52 strikeouts have positioned him for the award to be announced in Omaha.
Jun 4, 2026