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The USC Trojans finished the 2026 campaign with a 48‑18 record under coach Andy Stankiewicz, returning key players like Kevin Takeuchi and Grant Govel while pursuing South Carolina infielder Will Craddock for the 2027 season.
The USC Trojans and North Carolina Tar Heels are locked in a best‑of‑three Super Regional, with the winner advancing to the College World Series. A grand slam by Dean Carpentier sparked a 9‑5 victory in the opener, but a 4‑0 shutout left the team facing a must‑win Game 3.
UNC’s 4‑0 win over USC on June 6 sets up a winner‑take‑all showdown, as the team chases its 13th College World Series appearance.
A dramatic 9‑5 victory over North Carolina has put USC one win away from its first Men’s College World Series appearance since 2001, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 2 in Chapel Hill.
After a 9-5 win in the opener, USC aims to advance to the College World Series while North Carolina fights to force a Game 3.
After a stunning comeback victory over North Carolina, USC eyes a decisive Game 2 on Saturday, aiming to end a 25‑year absence from the College World Series
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.
Three programs erupted with grand slams in their super regional openers, setting the stage for a high‑stakes weekend of play.
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.
USC overcame a 5-1 deficit to beat North Carolina 9-5, scoring eight runs in a two‑inning burst led by Dean Carpentier.
USC’s 9‑5 victory over North Carolina in the opening game of the Chapel Hill Super Regional puts the Tar Heels on the brink of elimination, highlighted by a grand slam from Dean Carpentier and dominant relief pitching.
Despite a 9‑5 defeat in the opening game, the University of North Carolina baseball team draws on past resilience and a process‑oriented mindset to chase a second College World Series berth in three seasons.
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.
A 5th‑inning grand slam by Dean Carpentier flipped the game, giving USC a 6‑5 lead that they never relinquished.
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.
USC defeats North Carolina 9-5 in a high-scoring contest at Bryson Field, highlighted by home runs from Dean Carpentier and Kevin Takeuchi, and clutch pitching from Chase Herrell and Andrew Johnson.
USC erased a 5‑1 lead by North Carolina with a five‑run sixth inning, highlighted by a grand slam from Dean Carpentier, and added three more runs in the seventh to win 9‑5.
The Tar Heels led 5-1 early but USC rallied with eight runs in the sixth and seventh innings, highlighted by Dean Carpentier's grand slam, leaving UNC facing elimination.
In a dramatic turn of events, USC scored five runs in the sixth inning, highlighted by Dean Carpentier's grand slam, to defeat UNC 9-5. The Tar Heels now face a must-win scenario in the next two games to advance to the College World Series in Omaha.
After two decades of near-misses, the Trojans have surged to the NCAA super regionals, driven by a resilient roster and a coach who turned adversity into opportunity.
The 2026 super regional pits North Carolina's disciplined staff against USC's rising offense, featuring star pitcher Mason Edwards and a deep Tar Heels rotation, setting the stage for a pivotal showdown.
The Trojans defeated Texas A&M 7‑1 to advance to the Super Regional, with Augie Lopez’s five‑run performance leading the charge toward a potential College World Series appearance.
A two‑decade drought ends as USC's baseball team clinches a Super Regional berth with a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M, fueled by standout performances from Augie Lopez and Grant Govel.
USC’s baseball team clinches a Super Regional berth with a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M, highlighted by Augie Lopez’s three‑run homer and Grant Govel’s dominant pitching.