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Roy Williams announced the final pitch of a UNC baseball game, sparking celebrations at the stadium and at his home in Pinehurst, while the Tar Heels prepare for a super‑regional series against USC
The Trojans have advanced to the Chapel Hill Super Regionals and must rely on a strategic rest for their top pitcher and an early offensive burst to challenge the Tar Heels.
With both squads boasting elite pitching staffs and rich histories, the upcoming matchup promises high drama as the Tar Heels aim for their 48th win and the Trojans look to extend their 12‑national‑championship legacy.
USC advanced to the super regionals by sweeping Texas A&M in College Station, setting up a pivotal matchup with North Carolina. Analysts caution that the run is an outlier, but key players and strong pitching could tip the balance toward a historic College World Series berth.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the No. 5 national seed, will open the Chapel Hill Super Regional against the USC Trojans on June 5. With dominant pitching and a strong home record, UNC is favored to advance to the College World Series.
USC's baseball squad opens a best‑of‑three Super Regional against North Carolina on Friday, June 5, with the winner advancing toward the College World Series. Key performances from Augie Lopez, Grant Govel and Mason Edwards underscore the team's recent dominance.
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.
The University of Southern California, once unranked, has surged to a 47‑16 record and will host the University of North Carolina in a high‑stakes NCAA Super Regional baseball game at Boshamer Stadium. With a potent pitching staff and a hunger for their first College World Series appearance since 2001, the Trojans aim to rewrite their recent narrative of struggle.
USC’s 12 national titles and a 19‑game winning streak bring them to Chapel Hill, where they will meet a No. 5 seeded UNC team hungry for its first championship. With ace pitchers Mason Edwards and Grant Govel leading a potent offense, the series promises a historic showdown.
The USC Trojans, with twelve national titles, meet the No.5 UNC Tar Heels in a best‑of‑three series that begins June 5 on ESPN2, with a spot in the College World Series on the line.
A look at the surprising runs, underdog victories and coaching changes that have reshaped the tournament landscape.
USC’s pitching coach Sean Allen has been hired as the new head coach of Lamar University but will remain with USC through the postseason, setting the stage for a high‑stakes Super Regional matchup against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
USC defeats Texas A&M 7‑1 in College Station, clinching a super regional spot after winning four games in three days. Augie Lopez’s three‑run homer and strong pitching pave the way for a showdown with North Carolina.
After a rocky start, USC rallied with four straight wins, highlighted by Augie Lopez’s seventh‑inning homer, to secure a spot in the super regionals.
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.
The Trojans clinched their first Super Regional appearance since 2005, defeating Texas A&M 7‑1 in College Station and setting up a showdown with North Carolina.
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.
USC secured a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M, with Augie Lopez delivering five RBIs, and now prepares for a best‑of‑three series against the Tar Heels.
USC sophomore Augie Lopez delivered a decisive three‑run homer in the seventh inning, turning a tight contest into a 7‑1 victory over Texas A&M and securing the Trojans’ first super‑regional berth in two decades.
The USC Trojans saw a promising lead slip away in the final inning of their NCAA regional opener, falling 5-4 to Texas State after a decisive two-run homer by Chase Mora.
Texas State and USC clash in the College Station Regional, where the hitter‑friendly Blue Bell Ballpark could shape the outcome of a tournament that also features a looming showdown with Texas A&M.
Texas State looks to break its winless streak against a top‑10 RPI opponent USC in the College Station Regional, with a berth against Texas A&M on the line.
The 2026 NCAA Tournament's College Station regional begins on May 29, featuring Texas A&M, USC, Texas State, and Lamar. The Aggies, led by coach Michael Earley and power hitters like Caden Sorrell, enter as the No. 1 seed. USC brings a dominant pitching duo, while Texas State earned an at‑large bid after a dramatic win over Texas A&M. Lamar returns after 16 years, aiming to make an impact before coach Will Davis departs.
The Trojans open against Texas State with a lineup packed with standout hitters and a pitching staff that could finally break a long‑standing championship drought.