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North Carolina’s 6‑2 win over Oklahoma in Game 2 of the College World Series final forces a decisive Game 3, highlighted by Glauber’s masterful pitching and Nicholson’s pivotal home run.
The University of North Carolina baseball team edged Oklahoma 6‑2 on Sunday, forcing a winner‑take‑all Game 3 on Monday. Strong pitching, clutch hitting and an emotional performance by first baseman Erik Paulsen highlighted the win.
Oklahoma and North Carolina meet in Omaha for a pivotal Game 3 after splitting the first two contests. With strong arms on both sides and a potent offense, the series promises a dramatic finish.
Oklahoma and North Carolina enter a pivotal Game 3 with both teams looking to assert dominance in the series.
UNC’s Erik Paulsen celebrated a deeply personal Father’s Day victory, a performance that brought his coach Scott Forbes to tears as he reflected on the player’s path from the East Coast to the Tar Heels.
Oklahoma and North Carolina meet on June 22 for a winner‑take‑all Game 3 at the College World Series, with starters Nick Wesloski and Jackson Rose headlining the matchup.
On Father's Day, UNC’s Erik Paulsen Jr. honored his late NYPD detective father with a shield and a game‑winning performance, turning personal loss into a team triumph.
The 2026 Oklahoma baseball team opened the College World Series championship with a 9-3 win over Carolina, highlighted by a breakout performance from Canadian slugger Deiten LaChance and a disciplined pitching staff.
After a 9-3 defeat in the first game of the CWS finals, UNC coach Scott Forbes discusses the team's performance, key moments, and the path forward.
UNC’s bid for the championship was thwarted in Omaha as Oklahoma seized a 9‑3 victory, capitalizing on late‑inning runs and exposing weaknesses in the Tar Heels’ pitching and offense.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team fell 9-3 to Oklahoma in the first game of the 2026 College World Series finals. Despite the setback, star player Gavin Gallaher and head coach Scott Forbes remain confident the Tar Heels can rally, drawing on a season marked by comebacks and a program history that has never seen a Game 2 victory in a finals series.
The Tar Heels opened the 2026 College World Series finals with a 9-3 loss to Oklahoma, marked by a pivotal second‑inning collision and a four‑run fourth inning that shifted momentum.
Coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and shortstop Jake Schaffner discuss a 9-3 defeat to Oklahoma in the opening game of the College World Series finals, reflecting on the team's 13th appearance in Omaha and the quest for a long‑awaited championship.
After a 9-3 defeat in the first game of the national championship series, the University of North Carolina relies on veteran coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Ryan Lynch and a resilient roster to force a turnaround in Omaha.
The Oklahoma Sooners opened the championship series with a 9-3 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, extending their winning streak to nine games and setting up a must-win Game 2 for UNC.
Oklahoma’s bats erupted early, and a weather‑forced schedule shift gave the Sooners a chance to seize momentum in the first game of the finals.
Oklahoma erupted in the fourth inning, turning a 3‑3 tie into a 7‑3 lead before extending to 9‑3. Key performances from Deiten LaChance, Kyle Branch and a clutch single by Camden Johnson sealed the victory, while UNC’s starter Jason DeCaro was pulled after 3.2 innings.
Three decisive wins have propelled North Carolina to the championship series, where they will face Oklahoma in a rematch of postseason history.
The Tar Heels and the Sooners meet in the championship series of the College World Series, with the first game moved to a 3 p.m. kickoff. North Carolina brings a top‑tier fielding record and a coach whose roots run deep in the program’s recent history.
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team is back in the College World Series Finals for the first time since 2007, setting up a best‑of‑three showdown with Oklahoma. Led by coach Scott Forbes, the Tar Heels are embracing the pressure and drawing on a history of near‑misses.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will host the High Point Panthers on April 21 at 6 p.m., looking to add another win to a ten‑game streak and showcase a defense that has been nearly untouchable this season.
An anonymous donor’s $9 million contribution to the Carolina Baseball Operating Endowment sparks a fan‑matching challenge, targeting $25 million to sustain the program’s training, technology and operational needs.
North Carolina and Oklahoma, both unbeaten in Omaha, will open the 2026 CWS championship series on June 20 at 3 p.m. ET in Omaha, Nebraska, with ESPN broadcasting the game and betting markets already shaping the narrative.
The final two teams in the 2026 College World Series will meet in Omaha, Nebraska, where a pitching duel and contrasting narratives converge.