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UNC Repeats Fourth-Place Finish In Final Learfield Directors' Cup Standings

Two national runner-up teams and seven others in the top 10 led the University of North Carolina to a second-straight fourth-place finish in the 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup. This is UNC's seventh-straight top-10 finish, 10th in the last 11 seasons and 27th in the 32-year history of the competition. Only Stanford and Florida (with 32 apiece) have more. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC Baseball College World Series Recap

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas discuss UNC Baseball's trip to Omaha, runner-up finish in the College World Series, why Oklahoma won, the Tar Heels' pitching challenges, offensive struggles, Carolina's increased commitment to baseball, and more. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Fans Mourn Title Game Loss, Celebrate Team on Social Media as Season Ends

The Diamond Heels fell one win short of a national title at the College World Series. After the last game of the entire college baseball season, UNC followers and fan accounts took to social media to share their reactions to the game and support for the program — which experienced its highest win total in a season (54) since reaching 56 wins in 2013. (Chapelboro.com)

How pitching coach Joey Lancellotti helped La Salle throw its first no-hitter since 1997

When Joey Lancellotti was 3 years old, his father, Joe, lied about his son’s age so he could play in the 5- to 6-year age group for tee ball. However, the opposing coach noticed Joey’s diaper through his baseball pants. The unusual situation was the start of a deep love of baseball for the younger Lancellotti. Lancellotti had a successful four-year career at UNC. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

UNC's Gavin Gallaher gives heartbreaking quote after CWS title loss vs. Oklahoma

Gavin Gallaher played a major role in the University of North Carolina baseball program's success during the 2026 season. One of the key veteran returners, Gallaher not only switched positions (becoming a Gold Glover at second base), but continued to be "Mr. Clutch" at the plate. He also took on the responsibility of wearing the "C" on his jersey. (Keeping It Heel)

Scott Forbes sends tear-jerker message to his UNC players after rough loss to Oklahoma

It's tough to put this loss into words. For UNC and Scott Forbes, one win was needed to make school history in winning the College World Series for the first time. Oklahoma had other ideas, posting a dominant victory in Game 3 to break hearts all over Chapel Hill. Forbes himself was emotional after the defeat, fighting back tears while speaking to the media. (Keeping It Heel)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson To The Bulls, Angelo Brizzi Buzz, Oh So Close In Omaha

Caleb Wilson joined Michael Jordan and Coby White in becoming the third Tar Heel drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls, UNC Basketball is heavily involved with Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi, Carolina Baseball fell just short in the College World Series to end an incredible season, and the Tar Heels landed 3 more football commits. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Transfer PG Angelo Brizzi Update, Baseball Season In Review

UNC Basketball continues its hunt for a backup point guard. They are out on Oregon transfer Wei Lin. But is Buffalo transfer Angelo Brizzi the answer for the Tar Heels? The Diamond Heels lost in the national championship to Oklahoma. We look back on a very special UNC season. (View Video)

At Season’s End, UNC Baseball Grateful for the Journey

"This group loved each other all season," UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes said. "They took us on a ride that was unbelievable. We came up a little bit short, but I would take that ride again every day of the year. While we’re sad, the sadness will go away. We also talk about joy. And these guys have given everybody, a ton of joy and a ton to be proud of." (Chapelboro.com)

Lucas: Someday

Someday they will do it. I don't know when, but I believe that someday North Carolina will win the NCAA baseball championship. It won't be this year. Oklahoma took care of that, winning Monday's decisive championship series game, 13-2. And so the Tar Heels end the season as the second-best squad out of 304 Division I college baseball teams. Again. (GoHeels.com)

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