
North Carolina Advances to Men’s College World Series with Walk‑Off Victory
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.
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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.

Owen Hull’s decisive hit in the ninth inning secured a 4‑3 win for North Carolina, marking the team’s 13th trip to the Men’s College World Series and underscoring a resurgence that began in 2006.

Owen Hull’s ninth‑inning single turned a 4‑3 game into a 5‑3 win, delivering UNC’s 13th College World Series berth and marking a historic Super Regional comeback.

North Carolina and USC are tied after three innings, but the Gamecocks hold a 3‑1 lead in the fifth. The stakes are high as both schools fight for a spot in the College World Series.
UNC and USC will meet in a high‑stakes game on Sunday, June 7, under sweltering conditions. The victor earns a berth in the College World Series, while Ole Miss awaits the winner.
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.
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.

After a dominant performance against Texas A&M, the USC baseball team secures its first NCAA Super Regional appearance in over two decades, setting up a showdown with the Tar Heels and a potential path to the College World Series.

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.

The Tar Heels prepare to host USC in a pivotal Super Regional, aiming for a third straight NCAA Super Regional win.

The Tar Heels open a best‑of‑three series against the USC Trojans on Friday, hoping a blend of dominant pitching, timely hitting and a resurgence from ace Jason DeCaro will propel them to the College World Series.

The Tar Heels clinched a third straight Super Regional appearance after a 9-3 win over ECU, highlighted by strong pitching from Jackson Rose and timely hitting from the lineup.

North Carolina advanced to the super-regional round after a 9-3 win over East Carolina, completing a 3-0 regional sweep for the first time since 2019.

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.

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The Tar Heels open their 38th NCAA Tournament at home, facing ACC rivals as freshman Caden Glauber leads a defense that tops the conference.