Ryan Lynch to Start Game 2 for UNC Against Oklahoma

UNC coach Scott Forbes is handing the ball to Ryan Lynch with their season on the line. The Tar Heels will start Lynch in Game 2 of the CWS on Sunday, a must-win for UNC to force a Game 3 Monday. Lynch was the Tar Heels' No. 2 starter behind Jason DeCaro in the regular season. In 94.1 innings this season, Lynch boasts a 4.20 ERA and a 5-4 record. (TarHeel247)

Video: UNC Baseball Post-Oklahoma CWS Game 1 Press Conference

North Carolina head baseball coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, and shortstop Jake Schaffner speak with the media on Saturday evening following the Tar Heels' 9-3 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners in Game 1 of the College World Series finals in Omaha, Nebraska. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC Baseball vs. Oklahoma CWS Rapid Reactions (Game 1)

Oklahoma continues to roll, earning a 9-3 win over UNC in the first game of the best-of-three national championship series. As advertised, the Oklahoma offense is swinging the bat very well. Beyond just the nine runs that they scored (on 14 hits), the damage could have been worse. Oklahoma simply controlled the game offensively in every possible way. (GoHeels.com)

UNC Baseball faces elimination game after Oklahoma rolls to Game 1 victory in CWS

The pitching and defense that have carried UNC Baseball all season failed the Tar Heels during key moments on the biggest stage, and the offense faded after the first inning. That last pitch to get out of an inning couldn’t come soon enough, as Oklahoma plated five two-out runs in a 9-3 victory Saturday in Omaha in Game 1 of the College World Series Finals. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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)

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