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A record eleven members of the University of North Carolina baseball squad have been selected for the 2026 All-ACC Academic Team, underscoring the program’s commitment to high academic standards.
The Oklahoma Sooners closed out the 2026 College World Series with a 13‑2 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels, securing their third national championship. Head coach Scott Forbes, second baseman Gavin Gallaher and reliever Matthew Matthijs addressed the media, reflecting on the team’s journey.
A dominant Tar Heels campaign concluded in Omaha with a 13-2 defeat to Oklahoma, ending a run that had seen North Carolina finish with a nation‑leading 54 wins.
The Tar Heels’ College World Series run ended in a 13‑2 defeat to Oklahoma, but reflections from coach Scott Forbes, second‑base standout Gavin Gallaher, and sophomore pitcher Matthew Matthijs reveal a season defined by camaraderie, resilience, and anticipation of future opportunities.
The final game of the 2026 College World Series ended in a 13‑2 defeat for North Carolina, with Coach Scott Forbes and his players grappling with the pain of a near‑miss and the close of an era.
The Tar Heels' thirteenth College World Series appearance concluded with a 13‑2 defeat to Oklahoma, sparking emotional farewells and a coach's promise to return.
The Tar Heels lost 13‑2 to Oklahoma in the final game of the 2026 College World Series, ending a 66‑year quest for a championship.
The Tar Heels' championship hopes were dashed by a late surge from the Sooners, who capitalized on a series of pitching missteps.
The North Carolina Tar Heels lost 13-2 to the Oklahoma Sooners in the decisive game of the College World Series finals, ending their championship hopes and leaving them second in CWS appearances without a title.
The Tar Heels lost 13‑2 to Oklahoma in the deciding game of the College World Series, ending a 13‑appearance quest for a title.
Oklahoma’s 13‑2 win in the championship game caps a historic offensive surge, highlighted by Jaxon Willits’ MVP performance and Kyle Branch’s six‑RBI explosion.
The North Carolina Tar Heels saw their 13th appearance in the Men’s College World Series end in Omaha with a 13‑2 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners, extending a streak of near‑misses that dates back to championship appearances in 2006 and 2007.
Oklahoma routed UNC 13-2 in Game 3 of the national championship series, delivering the largest loss of UNC's season and securing its third title since 1994.
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 in the opening game of the College Baseball World Series, extending their winning streak and setting up a showdown with the Oklahoma-Georgia winner.
UNC’s 12‑run outburst, led by Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher, propels them into the final series of the College World Series.
North Carolina’s baseball team advanced to the CWS finals with a 12‑7 victory over West Virginia, highlighted by an eight‑run opening stretch and standout contributions from Gavin Gallaher, Jake Schaffner and Owen Hull.
Carolina’s offense and pitching combine for a decisive win, positioning them for the title game.
The Tar Heels, riding a rare 2‑0 start, face the Mountaineers in Omaha at 2 p.m. ET, with key batters delivering standout performances.
A seasoned pitcher returns from a two‑week layoff to anchor North Carolina’s bid for the College World Series title.
The North Carolina Tar Heels return to the Men's College World Series for the 13th time, facing Ole Miss in a historic primetime showdown.
The Tar Heels have advanced to the College World Series after a dramatic Super Regional win over USC, now preparing to meet the Ole Miss Rebels in Omaha.
The final eight of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship feature a roster rich with USA Baseball alumni, nine of whom have earned international gold medals, setting the stage for dramatic matchups beginning June 12 in Omaha.
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.
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.