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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Baseball.

How pitching coach Joey Lancellotti helped La Salle throw its first no-hitter since 1997

When Joey Lancellotti was 3 years old, his father, Joe, lied about his son’s age so he could play in the 5- to 6-year age group for tee ball. However, the opposing coach noticed Joey’s diaper through his baseball pants. The unusual situation was the start of a deep love of baseball for the younger Lancellotti. Lancellotti had a successful four-year career at UNC. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

UNC's Gavin Gallaher gives heartbreaking quote after CWS title loss vs. Oklahoma

Gavin Gallaher played a major role in the University of North Carolina baseball program's success during the 2026 season. One of the key veteran returners, Gallaher not only switched positions (becoming a Gold Glover at second base), but continued to be "Mr. Clutch" at the plate. He also took on the responsibility of wearing the "C" on his jersey. (Keeping It Heel)

Scott Forbes sends tear-jerker message to his UNC players after rough loss to Oklahoma

It's tough to put this loss into words. For UNC and Scott Forbes, one win was needed to make school history in winning the College World Series for the first time. Oklahoma had other ideas, posting a dominant victory in Game 3 to break hearts all over Chapel Hill. Forbes himself was emotional after the defeat, fighting back tears while speaking to the media. (Keeping It Heel)

Newsletter: Caleb Wilson To The Bulls, Angelo Brizzi Buzz, Oh So Close In Omaha

Caleb Wilson joined Michael Jordan and Coby White in becoming the third Tar Heel drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bulls, UNC Basketball is heavily involved with Buffalo transfer point guard Angelo Brizzi, Carolina Baseball fell just short in the College World Series to end an incredible season, and the Tar Heels landed 3 more football commits. (Tar Heel Times Newsletter)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Transfer PG Angelo Brizzi Update, Baseball Season In Review

UNC Basketball continues its hunt for a backup point guard. They are out on Oregon transfer Wei Lin. But is Buffalo transfer Angelo Brizzi the answer for the Tar Heels? The Diamond Heels lost in the national championship to Oklahoma. We look back on a very special UNC season. (View Video)

At Season’s End, UNC Baseball Grateful for the Journey

"This group loved each other all season," UNC Baseball coach Scott Forbes said. "They took us on a ride that was unbelievable. We came up a little bit short, but I would take that ride again every day of the year. While we’re sad, the sadness will go away. We also talk about joy. And these guys have given everybody, a ton of joy and a ton to be proud of." (Chapelboro.com)

Lucas: Someday

Someday they will do it. I don't know when, but I believe that someday North Carolina will win the NCAA baseball championship. It won't be this year. Oklahoma took care of that, winning Monday's decisive championship series game, 13-2. And so the Tar Heels end the season as the second-best squad out of 304 Division I college baseball teams. Again. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Inside The Lines - One Win Short

UNC Baseball's 2026 season fell one win short Monday in Omaha as the Tar Heels lost to Oklahoma 13-2 in the College World Series finals. Inside Carolina's Tommy Ashley and Grace Nugent discuss the College World Series and the season. (View Video)

Diamond Heels' pain was about more than the final score

As Oklahoma celebrated, North Carolina players lingered in the third-base dugout, still processing how their amazing run to Omaha ended with such frustration. The Tar Heels weren’t belaboring the 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in Game 3 of the CWS Finals as much as remembering the togetherness and love shared on a team that will never play together again. (Tar Heel Tribune)

The Legacy of the 2026 Diamond Heels

Scott Forbes stepped away from the podium following UNC Baseball's national championship loss Monday, exited the press room, and embraced his predecessor, Mike Fox. Both men had tears in their eyes, overcome with emotion. Forbes was experiencing a pain Fox knew all too well — reaching the final series in Omaha only to fall short of the goal. (Inside Carolina)

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