Patience helps UNC spectacularly shake struggles with runners in scoring position

In spectacular fashion in the pivotal late innings on Friday night, No. 4 North Carolina broke out of its plate struggles with runners in scoring position. The Tar Heels’ rally for a 6–2 victory over No. 23 Ole Miss has them in the winners bracket of their pod and in good position as they await a 7:09 p.m. battle with No. 9 West Virginia on Sunday (ESPN). (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - The Early Vibe on the Basketball Tar Heels

As UNC nears completion in building its 2026-27 basketball roster, a growing vibe has surfaced about some aspects of Michael Malone's first Tar Heels squad. Andrew Jones and Jacob Turner from TarHeel247 discuss the defensive potential and the "edge" this team will bring to the basketball court. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Exudes Toughness in Win vs. Ole Miss: 'Never Out of the Fight'

Friday marked the second straight game UNC won after trailing in the seventh inning or later. Carolina wasn’t intimidated by the 2-1 deficit or the stage in Omaha; the Tar Heels stared down elimination against USC in front of the largest Super Regional TV audience ever last weekend and hadn’t flinched. 24,000-plus at Charles Schwab Field? Small potatoes. (Chapelboro.com)

Gavin Gallaher gets his moment for UNC baseball at College World Series

Jake Schaffner is in his first season with UNC baseball, but the North Dakota State transfer knows what Gavin Gallaher has become known for as a Tar Heel. Just outside of the Tar Heels’ locker room at Charles Schwab Field after a 6-2 win against Ole Miss in the College World Series on Friday, Schaffner broke down Gallaher’s latest “big moment.” (USA Today)

Video: Scott Forbes, Gavin Gallaher, Tyler Howe Saturday College World Series Interviews

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes, second baseman Gavin Gallaher, and outfielder Tyler Howe speak with the media on Saturday following the Tar Heels' 6-2 victory Friday over the Ole Miss Rebels at the College World Series in Omaha. (View Video)

On College Baseball's Biggest Stage, Two Freshmen Came Through for UNC

Ace Jason DeCaro and postseason hero Gavin Gallaher were expected to lead the Tar Heels on the sport's biggest stage. And they did exactly that in UNC's 6-2 win over Ole Miss on Friday. But while the veterans provided some of the biggest moments, freshmen Caden Glauber and Tyler Howe played critical roles in helping UNC move to the winners' bracket. (TarHeel247)

Mitch Trubisky calls joining Titans to reunite with Brian Daboll a ‘no-brainer’

Mitch Trubisky had so much fun working with Brian Daboll in Buffalo that his decision on where to go this offseason in free agency was a "no-brainer." Yes, the quarterback could stay in Buffalo backing up Josh Allen. Or, Trubisky could reunite with Daboll in his role as the Titans’ new offensive coordinator in Tennessee and help mentor quarterback Cam Ward. (Associated Press)

2026 Men's College World Series: Storylines, predictions and players to watch

North Carolina has made it to the CWS 13 times, 11 this century, without a title. That is the second-most trips without closing the deal in the sport. The Tar Heels fought their way to Omaha on the strength of arguably the best pitching staff in the country and if they can generate enough offense, this could be the year they finally bring the trophy home. (ESPN)

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)

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