MCWS 2026 championship preview: The thrill of victory and Omaha agony

This is UNC's 13th trip to Omaha, but it has yet to return to Chapel Hill with a champion's trophy. Only one other program has made more visits without a ring, Carolina's ACC rival Florida State, which is 0-for-24. Nine of UNC's MCWS berths have come since 2006. This is the third time it has made it to the finals. Its first two came in back-to-back seasons (2006-07). (ESPN)

The Omaha Diaries, Day 6: Last Flags Flying

It’s been a long time – 19 years to be exact – since the North Carolina flag has flown that high this late into the summer. So before heading over to Charles Schwab Field, do yourself a favor and soak in this moment. Take Scott Forbes’ advice and enjoy some down time. Take in the spectacle of Omaha. Walk a lap around the block. Try and go find that flag. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC outfielder Carter French brings Bosh Magic to the College World Series

UNC won its first three games in Omaha, thanks to a pair of comebacks and a hot start. Carter French, who started each of those games in right field, says a little piece of Boshamer Stadium is North Carolina's good luck charm. “Yeah so, my mom gave me some dirt from The Bosh that she picked up after we won the Super Regional," French said. (USA Today)

5 Keys for UNC to Win a National Title

The Diamond Heels reached their third NCAA championship series in program history on Wednesday and now look to defeat Oklahoma in a best-of-three series to bring the ultimate prize back to Chapel Hill. Their last two opportunities came in consecutive seasons back in '06 and '07. Now facing the Sooners, UNC attempts to rewrite the script in 2026. (TarHeel247)

CWS finals predictions: Is it UNC's year or will Oklahoma keep surprising?

Is this finally the year UNC baseball breaks through and wins that elusive first title? The Tar Heels reached the CWS finals in 2006 and 2007, losing to Oregon State both times. Oklahoma may be a surprise finalist at the CWS, but the Sooners have been on a heater in the tournament and bring grit and confidence into this weekend's championship series. (USA Today)

UNC Baseball in the National Championship Series: How to Watch, Cord-Cutting Options and Start Times

UNC will play for the national championship this weekend in a best-of-three series against Oklahoma. UNC is seeking its first national title in program history. Game 1’s first pitch was initially scheduled for 8 p.m., but the threat of inclement weather led organizers to bump up the start time to 3 p.m. Here are the details and how you can follow along. (Chapelboro.com)

North Carolina and Oklahoma Statistical Breakdown

UNC holds the advantage in fielding with a .983 fielding percentage (7th in the country) and 60 double plays (3rd). Oklahoma fields at a .974 clip with 50 double plays and 16 more errors on the season. OU has four batters hitting above a .300 average, while UNC has two. Owen Hull leads the Tar Heels (.398), with Jake Schaffner just behind him (.352). (TarHeel247)

UNC baseball coach Scott Forbes is embracing pressure at CWS finals

After being a part of the national championship series as an assistant coach under Mike Fox when UNC played Oregon State in 2006-07, Scott Forbes has learned to “enjoy it more” in Omaha and embrace the chase for that first national championship without fear. “I have really stepped back and said, ‘Man, let's embrace this,’” Forbes said. (MSN.com)

Re-visiting UNC's last trip to the College World Series Finals

As UNC prepares to play in its first CWS Championship Series since the Mike Fox days, let's re-visit that 2007 trip. Led by future MLB starters like Dustin Ackley, the '07 North Carolina team was a premier team in program history. These Diamond Heels won 57 games, including their first 16 to begin the regular season, plus their fifth overall ACC Tournament. (USA Today)

Diamond Heels Calm and Confident. And They Should Be: 'Loose as a Goose'

North Carolina was ahead, 5-2, in the eighth inning against West Virginia when the Mountaineers' tying run stepped to the plate. Owen Hull wasn't nervous. Nor was the team. As Hull said, they were "as loose as a goose." "We just take a deep breath, and we live in the moment," first baseman Erik Paulsen said. "We don't let the moment get too big." (TarHeel247)

Storybook Ending? Twenty Years Later, UNC Gets Another Shot at College Baseball National Title

The stage is set in Omaha. After years of knocking on the door, UNC Baseball is headed back to the College World Series Finals for the first time since 2007, where they'll face Oklahoma in a best-of-three series with a national championship on the line. For a program that has come agonizingly close before, the opportunity could not feel more significant. (RoundTable.io)

Video: Inside The Lines - Breaking Down UNC Baseball vs. Oklahoma CWS Finals

UNC Baseball faces Oklahoma in a three-game series for the national championship at the College World Series. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley, Grace Nugent, and Spencer Haskell discuss the historical significance for Carolina, the matchup with the Sooners, and the journey to this point for the Tar Heels. (View Video)

UNC Baseball Veterans Embracing Full-Circle Moment Ahead of National Championship Series

Gavin Gallaher and Jason DeCaro have been instrumental in ushering in a new golden age for Carolina Baseball. In their three seasons at UNC, the Diamond Heels have qualified for the NCAA Super Regionals three times, advanced to the College World Series twice, and have a chance to win the program’s first national title against Oklahoma this weekend. (Chapelboro.com)

Cooper Nicholson Is Living the Omaha Dream He Once Watched

Long before Cooper Nicholson became North Carolina's starting third baseman, Nicholson was just a kid from Iowa making the annual trip to Omaha with his parents to watch the College World Series. Like thousands of young baseball players, he dreamed about being on the field instead of in the stands. Now, he's living that dream for the Tar Heels. (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball vs Oklahoma prediction for College World Series game 1

Pitcher Jason DeCaro will get the ball for the Tar Heels in the opening game of the CWS finals. DeCaro has been in these big moments throughout his career. In what could be his final start as a Tar Heel, DeCaro will slow down the surging Sooners and UNC's offense will do just enough to move within one win of a national title. Prediction: UNC 5, Oklahoma 3. (MSN.com)

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