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North Carolina Vs. USC Predictions & Preview: 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Super Regional
UNC’s path to Omaha starts on the mound. The Tar Heels entered the postseason ranked eighth nationally in ERA, 32nd in FIP, and 37th in xFIP while navigating
one of the toughest schedules in the country. While the staff isn’t especially deep, it has the pieces that matter most in a super regional.
Jason DeCaro and
Ryan Lynch are a reliable pair of starters. (
Baseball America)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Backup PG Targets, Baseball Super Regional
UNC Basketball could benefit from another point guard on
the roster. Several names are still in the transfer portal that would make solid backup PG options. Plus, UNC Baseball opens Super Regional play vs. USC on Friday. What are 4 things to look for in the series?
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Fri Jun 5, 2026
UNC Baseball Hosts USC In Chapel Hill Super Regional - Pre-Series Notes
The Diamond Heels swept their way through the opening round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament to now prepare for their 13th Super Regional in program history and their 10th time hosting the round of 16. North Carolina will host USC in this best-of-three weekend after the Trojans emerged victorious from the College Station Regional as the No. 2 seed. (
GoHeels.com)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Walker McDuffie
North Carolina Baseball's
Walker McDuffie joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to discuss what it will take to succeed this weekend against USC in the Super Regional, his transition to the bullpen, learning from failure, his signature glasses, and childhood dream of playing for UNC.
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Fri Jun 5, 2026
UNC Baseball Draws on Arizona Lessons Ahead of Another West Coast Super Regional Foe
Nobody around Boshamer Stadium needs to be reminded of hat happened the last time that a West Coast team came to Chapel Hill for a super regional. When Arizona advanced out of the Eugene regional last season, more than a few Tar Heel fans had already started researching potential trips to Omaha. Two days later, those potential plans were nixed. (
Inside Carolina)
UNC Betting on the Hot Hand: Scott Forbes Names Ryan Lynch Game 1 Super Regional Starter
UNC Baseball coach
Scott Forbes announced Thursday that
Ryan Lynch, not season-long ace
Jason DeCaro, will be the Game 1 starting pitcher in the Chapel Hill Super Regional against USC. This will be the second straight weekend Coach Forbes has altered his rotation, choosing to start the sophomore Lynch in Game 1 of the Regional round vs. VCU. (
RoundTable.io)
Diamond Heels Won't Dwell on the Past, Remain Ready for Supers
North Carolina hosts USC in the Chapel Hill Super Regional series this weekend, looking for its 13th College World Series appearance. The Trojans (47-16) present a major challenge, possessing an elite pitching staff and an offense that was red hot in the College Station Regional. The Tar Heels (48-11-1) come in with plenty of momentum themselves. (
TarHeel247)
Video: UNC First Baseman Erik Paulsen Joins ACC PM
North Carolina first baseman
Erik Paulsen joins ACC PM to discuss his emotional season following the loss of his father and the challenges of facing elite pitching ahead of the Tar Heels' Super Regional matchup against USC, which begins Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium in a best-of-three series.
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Thu Jun 4, 2026
Scott Forbes To Start Ryan Lynch in Game 1 of Chapel Hill Super Regional
After pitching seven two-hit shutout innings last weekend in No. 4 UNC's NCAA tournament opener, right-hander
Ryan Lynch will also start Game 1 of this weekend’s Chapel Hill Super Regional. Lynch (5-4, 4.07 ERA) will oppose USC ace junior left-hander Mason Edwards (8-0, 1.85 ERA), the Big Ten Pitcher of the Year, on Friday at Boshamer Stadium. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: UNC Baseball Pre-Chapel Hill Super Regional Press Conference
North Carolina head baseball coach
Scott Forbes, pitcher
Jason DeCaro, and second baseman
Gavin Gallaher speak with the media on Thursday ahead of this weekend's NCAA Tournament Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium against the USC Trojans.
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Thu Jun 4, 2026