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.
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Sat Jun 13
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.
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Sat Jun 13
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.
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Sat Jun 13
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.
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Fri Jun 12
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.
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Fri Jun 12
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)