NCAA Baseball Regionals: Key Storylines and Dark Horses
Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson eyes the 30‑30 club, UCLA secures the No. 1 seed, and several dark‑horse teams could reshape the tournament.
May 29, 2026
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Longtime NC State Baseball Coach Elliot Avent Announces Retirement After 30 Seasons
Elliot Avent, the longtime head coach of the NC State Wolfpack baseball program, has announced his retirement after three decades, leaving behind a record of 1,103 wins, three College World Series appearances, and a profound impact on players and the university community.
May 21, 2026
NC State Stuns No. 2 UNC with 7-2 Victory, Secures NCAA Tournament Berth
NC State’s baseball team turned a turbulent week into a triumph, posting a 7‑2 victory over the nation’s second‑ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in the final game of their regular‑season series. The win, powered by key performances from Chris McHugh, Anderson Nance and others, secured the Wolfpack the No. 9 seed for the ACC Tournament and highlighted coach Elliot Avent’s uncertain future.
May 17, 2026
Wolfpack Falls Short Against No. 2 UNC, Eyes At-Large NCAA Bid
Despite a dominant performance by pitcher Heath Andrews, NC State baseball lost 9-4 to North Carolina, with Rett Johnson extending his hitting streak to 25 games.
May 15, 2026
Tar Heels Near Historic Close as they Prepare for Rival Showdown
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s baseball squad is set to close out its regular season with a three‑game showdown against NC State, a rivalry that could seal a historic campaign.
May 14, 2026
UNC Eyes Home‑Field Edge in Pivotal Series Against NC State
With a five‑game winning streak and a top‑five seed, North Carolina looks to leverage home‑field advantage against a well‑coached NC State squad led by veteran coach Elliot Avent.
May 14, 2026