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

Posted Jun 20, 2026
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 overall, including their first 16 to begin the regular season, plus their fifth overall ACC Tournament. (USA Today)

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