Ahead of NCAA Super Regionals, UNC Baseball Fueled by Disappointment of 2025

It had been 24 hours since his team’s season had ended in heartbreaking fashion, and Scott Forbes was already laying the groundwork for another successful year. The UNC baseball head coach hosted a sought-after transfer portal recruit in Chapel Hill a day after losing to Arizona in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional in 2025 — a stunning collapse. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC baseball possible X-factor vs USC in NCAA Tournament super regional

There’s only one underclassmen in the starting lineup for UNC baseball. The No. 5 overall seed Tar Heels (48-11-1) have relied on veterans via the transfer portal and homegrown experience to reach the Chapel Hill Super Regional series against Southern Cal (47-16). But freshman outfielder Tyler Howe has been an underrated part of UNC’s success. (USA Today)

Video: Caleb Wilson 2026 Pre-NBA Draft Tape

North Carolina superstar forward Caleb Wilson is entering the 2026 NBA Draft after an amazing freshman season that was cut short by injury. The Atlanta native is expected to be a top-5 pick. Check out Wilson's Draft Tape, courtesy of the ACC Digital Network. (View Video)

North Carolina Keys to Victory in Chapel Hill Super Regional

UNC may have some of the best pitchers in the country, but USC may have the number one. Mason Edwards is a dominant lefty who earned Big 10 Pitcher of the Year honors. The junior leads the nation in strikeouts with 164 and is second in ERA at 1.89. He utilizes ridiculous breaking stuff, complemented by a mid-90s fastball and above-average changeup. (TarHeel247)

South Carolina to pay UNC $1M for canceling football series

South Carolina will pay North Carolina $1 million for canceling a home-and-home football series between the schools. The Gamecocks and Tar Heels were scheduled to play Sept. 2, 2028 in Columbia, South Carolina and Sept. 1, 2029 in Chapel Hill. South Carolina announced that the schools had mutually agreed to cancel the series on May 22. (WRAL.com)

UNC Women's Basketball To Host LSU In Annual SEC/ACC Challenge

UNC Women's Basketball returns home for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge with LSU to visit Carmichael Arena to take on the Tar Heels on Wednesday, December 2. Carolina squares off against LSU for the first time since 2016 and for the fourth time overall. December's meeting will be the first time the Tar Heels take on the Tigers on their home court. (GoHeels.com)

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? (View Video)

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. (View Video)

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 Men's Basketball To Host Arkansas in ACC/SEC Challenge

UNC Basketball assistant coach Chuck Martin will face his old boss when Arkansas visits the Tar Heels in next season’s ACC/SEC Challenge. The Tar Heels will host the Razorbacks on Tuesday, Dec. 1, according to Jon Rothstein. Michael Malone’s first hire after taking the UNC job was to bring on Martin, who had been on John Calipari’s staff at Arkansas. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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)

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Openings, Closings and Updates in January-March 2026

Kipos Greek Taverna returned to operations in Eastgate Crossing after months of restoration following Chantal’s flooding last summer. Located in the back corner of the shopping center, the restaurant suffered severe water damage, but worked hard to welcome customers back on February 21. Kipos also added back its lunch and brunch hours. (Chapelboro.com)

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