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Jake Schaffner

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UNC Baseball Eyes ACC Semifinal Victory Over Pitt

After a 10‑4 win over Virginia Tech, the University of North Carolina baseball team prepares for the ACC semifinals against Pitt, a squad that has rattled top seeds and is hungry for two more victories to lock an NCAA berth.

May 23, 2026

Tar Heels surge to 10‑4 win, advance to ACC semifinals

North Carolina’s baseball team defeated Virginia Tech 10‑4 in the ACC Championship quarterfinals, with key performances from Jake Schaffner, Owen Hull, Macon Winslow and Caden Glauber. The Tar Heels now await the semifinal opponent, scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. ET.

May 22, 2026

Tar Heels surge past Virginia Tech to set up ACC semifinal showdown

North Carolina’s baseball team erased an early deficit to defeat Virginia Tech 10‑4, with clutch performances from Schaffner, Hull, Winslow and Gallaher, and a strong outing from freshman pitcher Glauber. The victory advances the Tar Heels to a semifinal against either Pitt or Florida State, where they aim for their tenth ACC tournament title and a chance at back‑to‑back championships.

May 22, 2026

Tar Heels Gear Up for ACC Tournament Run

Ranked second nationally, the Tar Heels bring a deep pitching staff, a balanced lineup and a history of postseason heroics as they chase their second straight ACC Tournament victory and a first College World Series championship.

May 19, 2026

UNC Baseball Dominates with Eight All-ACC Honorees Ahead of Postseason

The 2026 University of North Carolina baseball squad finished the regular season with a stellar 43‑10‑1 record overall and 22‑8 in Atlantic Coast Conference play, positioning the Tar Heels as a top contender heading into the postseason. Eight players earned All‑ACC honors, highlighted by first‑team selections Jason DeCaro, Caden Glauber, Jake Schaffner and Owen Hull.

May 19, 2026

North Carolina Crushes NC State 17-7 in Run‑Rule Victory

North Carolina’s baseball team erupted for three home runs, including a grand slam, and pulled away in the fifth inning to secure a 17‑7 win over NC State, ending the game after seven innings and leaving the teams to meet again on Sunday.

May 17, 2026