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Ahead of Wednesday's 2 p.m. ET clash at Charles Schwab Field, the Tar Heels hold a 52‑12‑1 record after a 5‑2 win over West Virginia, but the Mountaineers must win twice to reach the finals under a scorching 92‑degree forecast.
North Carolina will rely on Folger Boaz to start the crucial June 17 game, a left‑hander returning from elbow surgery and poised to help the Tar Heels clinch a spot in the best‑of‑three championship series.
Coach Scott Forbes has named Folger Boaz as the starter for the Tar Heels’ pivotal College World Series matchup on June 17, a left‑hander returning from injury with a chance to push the team within one win of the championship series.
Troy’s baseball squad disclosed a $35,000 camera theft at the Hyatt Place hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, but rallied to beat Ole Miss and secure a matchup with West Virginia.
The University of North Carolina will open its preseason schedule with a much‑anticipated exhibition against Indiana on October 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game features new coach Michael Malone, key transfers and a roster loaded with returning seniors, while Indiana’s second‑year coach Darian DeVries brings a lineup stacked with former ACC players. Tickets go on sale June 17 via Ticketmaster.
The Tar Heels will meet the Hoosiers in a preseason exhibition, featuring new coach Michael Malone and a revamped roster, while Indiana looks to build on its recent ACC‑style lineup.
North Carolina’s baseball squad, bolstered by standout performances from Caden Glauber and Gavin Gallaher, moved within one victory of the College World Series after a 5‑2 triumph over West Virginia.
The Tar Heels and Mountaineers will square off on June 14 at 7 p.m. ET, with UNC favored by 1½ runs and an over/under of 10½. Sunny weather, a six‑game winning streak for West Virginia and a $64 average ticket price set the stage for a highly anticipated clash.
North Carolina is set to face West Virginia’s standout pitcher Maxx Yehl in the College World Series, a matchup that could shape the Tar Heels’ title aspirations.
The University of North Carolina is set to meet West Virginia’s All‑American pitcher Maxx Yehl in the 2026 College World Series, a matchup that pits a historic program against one of the nation’s most dominant arms.
The Tar Heels will face West Virginia on June 14 at Charles Schwab Field, seeking their first two consecutive wins in the tournament in two decades.
The Tar Heels secured a 6-2 victory over Ole Miss in the first round of the 2026 College World Series, highlighted by clutch hits from Gavin Gallaher and Colin Hynek.
The Tar Heels and Rebels meet on June 12 at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on ESPN and Fubo, as oddsmakers set the over/under at 8.5 runs and the weather looks clear.
With a 50‑win season and a 13th appearance in Omaha, North Carolina’s baseball team is poised to contend for its first national title, guided by coach Scott Forbes and a roster of seasoned players.
With North Carolina’s 3.86 ERA and Georgia’s top‑ranked offense, analysts expect a tightly contested three‑game series that could crown the Tar Heels’ first national title.
Predictions for the upcoming College World Series highlight North Carolina as the leading contender, while Georgia's potent offense and key players like catcher Daniel Jackson add intrigue to the potential championship series.
The University of North Carolina baseball team is set to compete in the College World Series, aiming for its first championship after 13 appearances and a 19-25 record in previous tournaments.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team, long awaiting its moment, is set to face Ole Miss in the 2026 College World Series, carrying the hopes of a program that has never captured a national championship.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team enters the 2026 College World Series as a top contender, boasting a stellar record, elite pitching and a patient batting order that could tip the balance in Omaha.
The University of North Carolina enters the 2026 College World Series as a top contender, boasting a 3.86 ERA and a disciplined offense that could tip the balance in Omaha.
North Carolina will face Ole Miss on June 12 at Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field, a matchup that pits a historic 50‑win campaign against the Rebels’ first CWS appearance since 2022, with ESPN broadcasting and BetMGM offering odds.
Owen Hull’s walk‑off double in the ‘O Zone’ capped a rally that featured clutch hits, solid pitching and a coach’s proud remarks, propelling UNC to the College World Series.
North Carolina’s Tar Heels and Southern California’s Trojans meet on June 6 at 2 p.m. ET in a pivotal NCAA Tournament matchup, with weather, history and streaming details shaping the story.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team, seeded fifth overall, will welcome Southern California to Boshamer Stadium for the Chapel Hill Super Regional, with games streamed on ESPN2 and ESPN as the Tar Heels chase a historic 13th College World Series berth.