
Carolina Baseball Opens Series with 9-4 Victory Over NC State
The Tar Heels secured a 9-4 win in the series opener, highlighted by Jason DeCaro's tenth win and power hitting from Tyler Howe and Owen Hull.
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The Tar Heels secured a 9-4 win in the series opener, highlighted by Jason DeCaro's tenth win and power hitting from Tyler Howe and Owen Hull.

On May 14, 2026, the University of North Carolina baseball team defeated NC State 9-4 at Doak Field at Dail Park, with Decaro earning the win, Hull launching a two-run homer, and McDuffie closing out the game.

With a five‑game winning streak and a top‑five seed, North Carolina looks to leverage home‑field advantage against a well‑coached NC State squad led by veteran coach Elliot Avent.

The University of North Carolina’s baseball squad clinched its third straight 40‑win season, highlighted by a 7‑3 victory over Pitt and a series triumph over third‑ranked Georgia Tech. With a deep roster featuring standout hitters, the team is poised for a deep run in the ACC Tournament and beyond.