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Video: UNC Baseball vs. West Virginia Post-CWS Wednesday Press Conferences

Coaches and players from North Carolina and West Virginia speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 12-7 victory over the Mountaineers at the College World Series on Wednesday in Omaha, Nebraska. (View Video)

Video: UNC Baseball Advances to CWS Championship Series with Win vs. West Virginia - Highlights

Fifth-seeded North Carolina exploded for 12 runs, jumping out to a 12-1 lead and holding off 16th-seeded West Virginia, 12-7, to advance to the championship series of the College World Series on Wednesday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

Lucas: UNC Baseball vs. West Virginia CWS Wednesday Rapid Reactions

For the first time since 2007, UNC Baseball is into the national championship series. The Tar Heels defeated West Virginia, 12-7, and will face either Georgia or Oklahoma for the title. Great time for the Tar Heel offense to explode. They pounded out 16 hits to get those 12 runs. , , and combined to drive in seven runs. (GoHeels.com)

Video: UNC Baseball Players Post-WVU On-Field Interviews

North Carolina third baseman , first baseman , and shortstop speak with reporters following the Tar Heels 12-7 victory Wednesday over the West Virginia Mountaineers to advance to the College World Series finals. (View Video)

UNC Baseball two wins away from national title after offensive explosion vs. WVU

UNC Baseball is two wins away from its first national title after pouring on the offense, thanks to white-hot returning to the "O-zone." The Tar Heels pounded West Virginia pitching and took advantage of its defensive lapses, rolling to a 12-7 victory Wednesday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha to clinch its first CWS Finals berth in 19 years. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball To Face Indiana In Exhibition; Diamond Heels vs. WVU

UNC Basketball will travel to Indianapolis to play the Indiana Hoosiers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. It's an interesting trend where the Tar Heels have played all their major exhibition games away from the Smith Center. UNC Baseball faces a Wednesday re-match with West Virginia as Coach Forbes turns to . (View Video)

What must UNC Baseball do to beat West Virginia?

The Tar Heels have the safety net of a second game if they lose to West Virginia on Wednesday, but they should be doing all they can to avoid needing it. North Carolina coach has already announced as the starter – which is certainly the more conservative play over freshman – but he can still play it aggressively. (TarHeel247)

Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With UNC Shortstop Jake Schaffner

Shortstop from UNC Baseball joins and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast from Omaha as the Tar Heels prepare to play West Virginia on Wednesday afternoon and continue their pursuit of the program's first National Championship. (View Video)

Scott Forbes On The Focus, The Plan, The Family

UNC Baseball Coach on being one win away from the College World Series finals: "We’re going to focus on what we’ve been doing all year. The longer this thing goes, it’s human nature to look at the end instead of where you are right now. That’s dangerous. So we’re just going to focus on what we have done all season, because it’s worked." (Inside Carolina)

UNC Football lands three players on Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC list

UNC Football played to a 4-8 record last season, snapping its streak of six straight consecutive appearances. Despite the Tar Heels' struggles, several players carved out roles as future stars. Defensive end , wide receiver , and defensive back , each earned spots on Phil Steele's Preseason All-ACC Teams. (USA Today)

Carter French’s Omaha challenges have included fastballs and organic chemistry

North Carolina senior right fielder and biology major , affectionately known as Dr. French, went from going 2-for-3 with a run and a walk in Sunday’s 5–2 College World Series victory over No. 9 West Virginia to working on his final report for an organic chemistry lab as he finishes his undergraduate degree before attending medical school. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Baseball Coaching Connections

The UNC Baseball coaching staff has connections that date back more than 28 years and form a program built on love and genuine joy in being around each other. Hear from , , Scott Jackson, Jason Howell, and Bryant Gaines as they describe their special bond. (View Video)

North Carolina Set For Rematch With West Virginia For Spot In National Championship

With a spot in the national championship series on the line, North Carolina will face West Virginia (46-16, 21-9 Big 12) on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field. The Mountaineers earned a rematch with the Tar Heels after trouncing Troy 12-0 in Tuesday’s elimination game. will start on the mound for the Tar Heels in the bracket final. (Inside Carolina)

UNC Baseball's Off Days: Lost Shades, Lab Reports, and Omaha Adventures

UNC is one win away from advancing to the national championship series at the College World Series. But with two days off between the Tar Heels' win over West Virginia on Sunday and their rematch on Wednesday, UNC has had plenty of downtime. From Dr. to family time to SunglassesGate, here's what the Tar Heels have gotten into: (TarHeel247)

UNC Baseball Not Discussing Championship Stakes Before Wednesday’s Semifinal Game

UNC Baseball coach hasn’t even begun to discuss any national title implications with his team. From his point of view, the Tar Heels have just one game to play at the College World Series. "We’re not gonna count outs," Forbes said Tuesday, "and we’re not gonna listen to the noise. We’re gonna focus on what we’ve been doing all year." (Chapelboro.com)
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