UNC Baseball off to fast start, improves to 5-0 in win over Longwood

Posted Feb 18, 2026
Hot starts are becoming routine for North Carolina Baseball, so it’s no surprise that Coach Scott Forbes’ No. 10 Tar Heels are at it again. UNC knocked off Longwood 5-3 on Wednesday at Boshamer Stadium behind two hits and three RBI from catcher Colin Hynek (Highlights), marking the fifth time in six seasons they’ve won the first five games. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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