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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.
A look at the offensive firepower, pitching strengths, and emotional storylines heading into the College Station regional.
With a limited pitching staff, USC must decide whether to deploy star pitcher Mason Edwards in the opening game against Texas State or save him for a potential showdown with Texas A&M, a decision that could shape the team's tournament fate.
The Trojans open the College Station Regional against Texas State, with a pivotal pitching choice that could shape their quest for a historic second‑weekend run.
The Trojans enter the 2026 College Station Regional as the No. 2 seed, boasting a 43‑15 record and a lineup that blends power and precision.
The Aggies enter their home regional with a top‑ranked offense and a thin pitching staff, hoping to stay ahead of rivals like Chris Olivier and the USC Trojans while conserving arms for a potential championship run.
The No. 25 USC baseball team begins NCAA Regional play on Friday, May 29, against Texas State in College Station, Texas, as the No. 2 seed in a regional hosted by Texas A&M. The team boasts a historic 43‑15 season, a perfect 32‑1 home record, and multiple national rankings in pitching and fielding.
Using run differential, fastball velocity and grades for run production and prevention, analysts have ordered every team in the 2026 tournament, highlighting the programs that combine elite arms with potent bats.