Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Baseball vs. Ole Miss Friday Postgame Reactions

Jones Angell from the Tar Heel Sports Network and Adam Lucas of GoHeels.com recap North Carolina Baseball's 6-2 victory over Ole Miss on Friday night at the College World Series on this episode of the Carolina Insider Podcast. (View Video)

3 Major Keys Behind UNC Baseball's 6-2 Victory over Ole Miss

For five innings, North Carolina's offense struggled as Ole Miss starter Taylor Rabe limited UNC to just one hit through its first 20 at-bats. But the Tar Heels' patient approach elevated Rabe's pitch count and forced Ole Miss into its bullpen, while Jason DeCaro matched him pitch for pitch. Once the Rebels turned to their relievers, UNC capitalized. (TarHeel247)

Video: Inside The Lines - UNC Baseball Follows Familiar Script, Beats Ole Miss 6-2

Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent from Inside Carolina report from Charles Schwab Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska following North Carolina's 6-2 win over Ole Miss in the opening night of the College World Series. (View Video)

The Omaha Diaries, Day 3: The Center of the Universe

The lobby of the Hilton Omaha was an unusual sight Friday afternoon. I went to the team send-off for UNC and noticed a fair amount of Rebel fans around but paid it little thought; Ole Miss fans travel well wherever they go. But when I walked into the hotel, I saw a mix of both fanbases. As it turned out, UNC and Ole Miss were staying at the same place. (Chapelboro.com)

Lucas: The Greatest Show

If you were at Charles Schwab Field on Friday, you saw Dustin Ackley, one of the greatest hitters in the history of UNC Baseball, sitting in the stands with his sons. They were wearing No. 13 wristbands (Ackley's number) along with jerseys of current Tar Heels Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch. Ackley was one aisle over from former UNC catcher Mark Fleury. (GoHeels.com)

UNC vs. Ole Miss Friday College World Series Postgame Notes

The Tar Heels improved to 46-0 this season when leading after the eighth inning, 21-3 when hitting two or more home runs and 46-3 when scoring five or more runs in a game this season. Jason DeCaro's nine strikeouts tied a career-high and were tied with Andrew Miller (9 vs. Cal State Fullerton in 2006) for the second-most by a UNC pitcher in a CWS game. (TarHeel247)

Video: Colin Hynek's Late Homer Leads UNC To 6-2 Win Over Ole Miss in CWS - Highlights

Colin Hynek hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Ole Miss on Friday night at Charles Schwab Field in both teams' opening game in the College World Series. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Video: UNC Baseball vs. Ole Miss Post-CWS Friday Press Conferences

Coaches and players from North Carolina and Ole Miss speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 6-2 victory over the Rebels at the College World Series on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC vs. Ole Miss Friday CWS Rapid Reactions

What a performance by the Tar Heels in Omaha, beating Ole Miss 6-2. Carolina got a little bit from everybody. It started with Jason DeCaro, who fired 6.2 innings of excellent baseball, allowing just two runs on five hits and tying his career high with nine strikeouts. Put that with his super regional performance and he's been a star in the postseason. (GoHeels.com)

Big late two-out hits surge UNC Baseball past Ole Miss in College World Series Friday

Gavin Gallaher picked an excellent time to break through with his first College World Series hit with two outs in the seventh inning, lacing a single up the middle for the go-ahead run. UNC rolled from there, thanks to a three-run eighth-inning Colin Hynek home run as the Tar Heels knocked off Ole Miss 6-2 in their College World Series opener Friday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Late Rallies Help UNC Baseball Beat Ole Miss in College World Series Opener

A go-ahead RBI single from Gavin Gallaher in the seventh and a massive three-run home run from Colin Hynek in the eighth helped UNC overcome a 2-1 deficit and beat Ole Miss 6-2 in its first game at the College World Series in Omaha on Friday night. Jason DeCaro allowed just two runs across 6.2 innings in his second College World Series start. (Chapelboro.com)

Sebastian Berhalter In Tears After Reading Father Gregg Berhalter’s World Cup Letter

Playing at a World Cup is a special achievement, and this summer, the USMNT will have another Berhalter at a World Cup: Sebastian Berhalter. The midfielder earned his call-up to the USMNT World Cup roster and will follow in his father’s footsteps in participating in a World Cup. His father is Gregg Berhalter, who was recently the USMNT head coach. (Athlon Sports)

Jason DeCaro Named North Carolina's Starting Pitcher vs. Ole Miss

Jason DeCaro will be UNC's starting pitcher in Game 1 of the College World Series on Friday against Ole Miss. DeCaro, who carries an 11-2 record and 2.28 ERA, was the Tar Heels' Friday starter most of the season. However, in the Regional and Super Regional rounds of the NCAA Tournament, coach Scott Forbes turned to Ryan Lynch in each series opener. (TarHeel247)

Why UNC Baseball’s Formula Could Thrive at College World Series

While several teams in the 2026 College World Series have powered their way to Omaha, UNC has taken a different path. The Tar Heels have beaten 50 of their 63 opponents this season by relying on timely hitting, strong pitching, and stout defense rather than overwhelming power at the plate. That could prove beneficial at Charles Schwab Field. (TarHeel247)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Baseball Aims To Stop Ole Miss Home Run Surge

Hosts Isaac Schade and Steven Willis break down Taylor Rabe’s surprise start over Hunter Elliott for Ole Miss in the College World Series, and examine UNC Baseball's remarkable patience at the plate. Can the Tar Heels' stingy pitching staff, having allowed just 49 homers all season, contain the Rebels’ power? (View Video)

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