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UNC vs. Ole Miss Friday College World Series Postgame Notes
The Tar Heels improved to 46-0 this season when leading after the eighth inning, 21-3 when hitting two or more home runs and 46-3 when scoring five or more runs in a game this season.
Jason DeCaro's nine strikeouts tied a career-high and were tied with
Andrew Miller (9 vs. Cal State Fullerton in 2006) for the second-most by a UNC pitcher in a CWS game. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Colin Hynek's Late Homer Leads UNC To 6-2 Win Over Ole Miss in CWS - Highlights
Colin Hynek hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to lead North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Ole Miss on Friday night at Charles Schwab Field in both teams' opening game in the College World Series. Check out the highlights.
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
Video: UNC Baseball vs. Ole Miss Post-CWS Friday Press Conferences
Coaches and players from North Carolina and Ole Miss speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 6-2 victory over the Rebels at the College World Series on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
Lucas: UNC vs. Ole Miss Friday CWS Rapid Reactions
What a performance by the Tar Heels in Omaha, beating Ole Miss 6-2. Carolina got a little bit from everybody. It started with
Jason DeCaro, who fired 6.2 innings of excellent baseball, allowing just two runs on five hits and tying his career high with nine strikeouts. Put that with his super regional performance and he's been a star in the postseason. (
GoHeels.com)
Big late two-out hits surge UNC Baseball past Ole Miss in College World Series Friday
Gavin Gallaher picked an excellent time to break through with his first College World Series hit with two outs in the seventh inning, lacing a single up the middle for the go-ahead run. UNC rolled from there, thanks to a three-run eighth-inning
Colin Hynek home run as the Tar Heels knocked off Ole Miss 6-2 in their College World Series opener Friday. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Late Rallies Help UNC Baseball Beat Ole Miss in College World Series Opener
A go-ahead RBI single from
Gavin Gallaher in the seventh and a massive three-run home run from
Colin Hynek in the eighth helped UNC overcome a 2-1 deficit and beat Ole Miss 6-2 in its first game at the College World Series in Omaha on Friday night.
Jason DeCaro allowed just two runs across 6.2 innings in his second College World Series start. (
Chapelboro.com)
Jason DeCaro Named North Carolina's Starting Pitcher vs. Ole Miss
Jason DeCaro will be UNC's starting pitcher in Game 1 of the College World Series on Friday against Ole Miss. DeCaro, who carries an 11-2 record and 2.28 ERA, was the Tar Heels' Friday starter most of the season. However, in the Regional and Super Regional rounds of the NCAA Tournament, coach
Scott Forbes turned to
Ryan Lynch in each series opener. (
TarHeel247)
Why UNC Baseball’s Formula Could Thrive at College World Series
While several teams in the 2026 College World Series have powered their way to Omaha, UNC has taken a different path. The Tar Heels have beaten 50 of their 63 opponents this season by relying on timely hitting, strong pitching, and stout defense rather than overwhelming power at the plate. That could prove beneficial at Charles Schwab Field. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Baseball Aims To Stop Ole Miss Home Run Surge
Hosts Isaac Schade and Steven Willis break down Taylor Rabe’s surprise start over Hunter Elliott for Ole Miss in the College World Series, and examine UNC Baseball's remarkable patience at the plate. Can the Tar Heels' stingy pitching staff, having allowed just 49 homers all season, contain the Rebels’ power?
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Fri Jun 12, 2026
How does the College World Series format work?
UNC fans know the math is simple when its basketball teams reach the Elite Eight. But the eight baseball teams in Omaha are divided into two four-team double-elimination brackets, meaning a team must lose twice to get eliminated in bracket play. The two bracket winners advance to a best-of-three championship series beginning Saturday, June 20. (
Tar Heel Tribune)