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After a dramatic Super Regional comeback, the University of North Carolina baseball team is set to open the College World Series against Ole Miss, chasing a historic first championship.
After reaching the College World Series for the second time in three years, the North Carolina Tar Heels rely on a culture built on character, commitment, confidence, and competitiveness, enriched by Tony Bennett's Five Pillars, to pursue a championship.
Twenty years after Chad Flack’s legendary homer sent the Tar Heels to Omaha, the program celebrates another College World Series appearance, driven by clutch performances and a culture that blends athletic ambition with personal growth.
In a stunning finish, the University of North Carolina erased a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the ninth to defeat USC and clinch a spot in the College World Series.
North Carolina erased a 3‑1 deficit in the ninth inning, with Owen Hull’s decisive hit sending the Tar Heels to the Men’s College World Series and eliminating the Big Ten from contention.
The Tar Heels secured a 4‑3 win over Southern California, highlighted by Owen Hull’s walk‑off double and a career‑high 11 strikeouts from freshman pitcher Caden Glauber.
A dramatic ninth‑inning comeback propels the University of North Carolina past USC, securing a 4‑3 victory and a spot in the College World Series.
UNC’s Jason DeCaro tossed a shutout against USC, paving the way for a decisive Game 3 in the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
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.
North Carolina’s 4‑0 victory over Southern California was anchored by a shutout from Jason DeCaro and solo homers from Colin Hynek and Erik Paulsen, paving the way for a decisive rematch on Sunday.
Jason DeCaro delivered a commanding performance as the Tar Heels blanked Southern Cal 4-0, striking out eight and allowing no runners past first base. The win puts Carolina in a strong position as they prepare for the final showdown.
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.
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.
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.
UNC’s baseball team, seeded fifth, leans on versatile freshman Tyler Howe as it prepares for a Super Regional showdown against Southern California.
Seeded fifth nationally, the University of North Carolina baseball team prepares to host Southern California in the Chapel Hill Super Regional. Central to their strategy is freshman outfielder Tyler Howe, whose .249 average, 30 RBIs and positional flexibility have earned coach Scott Forbes’ admiration. The Tar Heels hope home‑grown talent and a culture of loyalty will translate into a decisive performance.
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.
Roy Williams, best known for his legendary basketball career, now serves as the voice behind the University of North Carolina's PitchCom system, guiding pitchers and defensive players with his familiar tone.
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.
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.
North Carolina survived an early 3‑0 deficit to defeat East Carolina 7‑5, with key hits from Hynek and Gallaher and strong relief pitching, putting them one win away from their 13th Super Regional.
North Carolina’s pitching staff and batters combined for a commanding 8-0 victory over VCU, with Ryan Lynch delivering seven strong innings and several key hits including Cooper Nicholson’s home run.
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.
Carolina’s shutout of VCU showcases a deep pitching staff and a historic rivalry that could define the next round.