One Swing Turns Super Regional Opener on Its Head, Puts UNC on Brink of Elimination

With one of Carolina’s premier bullpen arms in Walker McDuffie taking the mound with two outs and the bottom third of USC’s lineup due up, the situation remained firmly in the Tar Heels’ favor, but perhaps some of the Boshamer faithful grew uneasy when seven-hole hitter Andrew Lamb worked a six-pitch walk to load the bases. Then it happened. (Inside Carolina)

USC slams UNC’s early momentum, takes Super Regional opener

One hanging slider from one of the best relievers in the country erased UNC's lead and turned the momentum. Anticipating the slider, Walker McDuffie’s best pitch, Southern Cal’s Dean Carpenter lofted it over the left-field wall for a sixth-inning grand slam to help erase a three-run deficit. The Trojans were in control from there, taking a 9-5 victory Friday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Baseball vs. USC Post-Super Regional Game 1 Press Conferences

Coaches and players from North Carolina and USC speak with the media following the Trojans' 9-5 victory over the Tar Heels in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Baseball Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium on Friday night. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC Baseball vs. USC Rapid Reactions - Super Regional Game 1

USC takes a 1-0 lead in the super-regional, getting some big swings after falling behind to seal a 9-5 victory. Carolina has scored first in 44 games this season. Friday was just the fourth time they've lost after putting the game's first runs on the board. Just a stunning turnaround in the middle innings. Ryan Lynch appeared to be cruising, but ran into trouble. (GoHeels.com)

Grand Slam Dooms UNC Baseball vs. USC in Game 1 of Super Regional

USC scored five runs in the sixth inning, including four on a grand slam, to flip Friday’s NCAA Super Regional Game 1 and beat UNC 9-5 (Box Score). The Tar Heels led 5-1 entering the sixth inning, but starter Ryan Lynch allowed three straight singles before recording two outs. With the score 5-2, Scott Forbes called on Walker McDuffie out of the bullpen. (Chapelboro.com)

Ahead of NCAA Super Regionals, UNC Baseball Fueled by Disappointment of 2025

It had been 24 hours since his team’s season had ended in heartbreaking fashion, and Scott Forbes was already laying the groundwork for another successful year. The UNC baseball head coach hosted a sought-after transfer portal recruit in Chapel Hill a day after losing to Arizona in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional in 2025 — a stunning collapse. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC baseball possible X-factor vs USC in NCAA Tournament super regional

There’s only one underclassmen in the starting lineup for UNC baseball. The No. 5 overall seed Tar Heels (48-11-1) have relied on veterans via the transfer portal and homegrown experience to reach the Chapel Hill Super Regional series against Southern Cal (47-16). But freshman outfielder Tyler Howe has been an underrated part of UNC’s success. (USA Today)

Video: Caleb Wilson 2026 Pre-NBA Draft Tape

North Carolina superstar forward Caleb Wilson is entering the 2026 NBA Draft after an amazing freshman season that was cut short by injury. The Atlanta native is expected to be a top-5 pick. Check out Wilson's Draft Tape, courtesy of the ACC Digital Network. (View Video)

North Carolina Keys to Victory in Chapel Hill Super Regional

UNC may have some of the best pitchers in the country, but USC may have the number one. Mason Edwards is a dominant lefty who earned Big 10 Pitcher of the Year honors. The junior leads the nation in strikeouts with 164 and is second in ERA at 1.89. He utilizes ridiculous breaking stuff, complemented by a mid-90s fastball and above-average changeup. (TarHeel247)

South Carolina to pay UNC $1M for canceling football series

South Carolina will pay North Carolina $1 million for canceling a home-and-home football series between the schools. The Gamecocks and Tar Heels were scheduled to play Sept. 2, 2028 in Columbia, South Carolina and Sept. 1, 2029 in Chapel Hill. South Carolina announced that the schools had mutually agreed to cancel the series on May 22. (WRAL.com)

UNC Women's Basketball To Host LSU In Annual SEC/ACC Challenge

UNC Women's Basketball returns home for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge with LSU to visit Carmichael Arena to take on the Tar Heels on Wednesday, December 2. Carolina squares off against LSU for the first time since 2016 and for the fourth time overall. December's meeting will be the first time the Tar Heels take on the Tigers on their home court. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Vs. USC Predictions & Preview: 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Super Regional

UNC’s path to Omaha starts on the mound. The Tar Heels entered the postseason ranked eighth nationally in ERA, 32nd in FIP, and 37th in xFIP while navigating one of the toughest schedules in the country. While the staff isn’t especially deep, it has the pieces that matter most in a super regional. Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch are a reliable pair of starters. (Baseball America)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Backup PG Targets, Baseball Super Regional

UNC Basketball could benefit from another point guard on the roster. Several names are still in the transfer portal that would make solid backup PG options. Plus, UNC Baseball opens Super Regional play vs. USC on Friday. What are 4 things to look for in the series? (View Video)

UNC Baseball Hosts USC In Chapel Hill Super Regional - Pre-Series Notes

The Diamond Heels swept their way through the opening round of the NCAA Baseball Tournament to now prepare for their 13th Super Regional in program history and their 10th time hosting the round of 16. North Carolina will host USC in this best-of-three weekend after the Trojans emerged victorious from the College Station Regional as the No. 2 seed. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Walker McDuffie

North Carolina Baseball's Walker McDuffie joins Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast to discuss what it will take to succeed this weekend against USC in the Super Regional, his transition to the bullpen, learning from failure, his signature glasses, and childhood dream of playing for UNC. (View Video)

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