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UNC Baseball Veterans Embracing Full-Circle Moment Ahead of National Championship Series
Gavin Gallaher and
Jason DeCaro have been instrumental in ushering in a new golden age for Carolina Baseball. In their three seasons at UNC, the Diamond Heels have qualified for the NCAA Super Regionals three times, advanced to the College World Series twice, and have a chance to win the program’s first national title against Oklahoma this weekend. (
Chapelboro.com)
Cooper Nicholson Is Living the Omaha Dream He Once Watched
Long before
Cooper Nicholson became North Carolina's starting third baseman, Nicholson was just a kid from Iowa making the annual trip to Omaha with his parents to watch the College World Series. Like thousands of young baseball players, he dreamed about being on the field instead of in the stands. Now, he's living that dream for the Tar Heels. (
TarHeel247)
UNC Baseball vs Oklahoma prediction for College World Series game 1
Pitcher
Jason DeCaro will get the ball for the Tar Heels in the opening game of the CWS finals. DeCaro has been in these big moments throughout his career. In what could be his final start as a Tar Heel, DeCaro will slow down the surging Sooners and UNC's offense will do just enough to move within one win of a national title. Prediction: UNC 5, Oklahoma 3. (
MSN.com)
Diamond Heels Ready For Third Trip To CWS Finals
The Diamond Heels have claimed their spot in the Men's College World Series Championship Series. UNC is looking to become 32nd program to win a D1 baseball national championship. Since 1977, every four-year student at North Carolina has been on campus for at least one national title. With a win, this would be the 64th UNC team championship. (
GoHeels.com)
Jason DeCaro no stranger to big stage, makes final college start with huge stakes
It couldn’t be a more fitting stage for
Jason DeCaro to make his final college start. The junior ace of No. 4 North Carolina’s staff will get the ball in Game 1 of the College World Series Finals against Oklahoma with the Tar Heels two wins away from the program’s first national championship. DeCaro has shown he isn’t going to flinch in the big moment. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Young leukemia survivor headed to Omaha to cheer on UNC in CWS finals
Six-year-old David Hill is packing for Omaha as UNC advanced to the CWS Finals, and the young Tar Heels fan could not be more excited. "Happy, very excited for the guys," David said. "If we win today, Omaha, here we come!" For David, a leukemia survivor, the relationship with the team runs deep. The Diamond Heels supported David throughout his treatment. (
ABC 11)
UNC's College World Series Finals Opener Moved To 3 PM ET Amid Weather Concerns
North Carolina and Oklahoma will begin the 2026 College World Series National Championship at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday after Game 1 was moved up from its original 8 p.m. start because of impending inclement weather in Omaha. Game 2 on ABC is scheduled for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET. Game 3, if necessary, would be at 7 p.m. Monday on ESPN. (
TarHeel247)
Video: CWS Friday UNC Baseball Practice-Field Interviews
North Carolina first baseman
Erik Paulsen, pitcher
Caden Glauber and former UNC Baseball coach
Mike Fox speak with the media Friday during the Tar Heels' practice ahead of their national championship series matchup with the Oklahoma Sooners beginning Saturday.
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Fri Jun 19, 2026
Gavin Gallaher's Mission to 'Contribute’ Pays Off with Gold Glove
In 2024,
Gavin Gallaher started all 61 games for North Carolina at third base. This season, the Tar Heel captain started all 66 games (and counting) at second. After undergoing a position change this past offseason from the hot corner to second, Gallaher was awarded a Rawlings Gold Glove by the American Baseball Coaches Association on Thursday. (
TarHeel247)
Video: Carolina Insider - Interview With Jason DeCaro
North Carolina pitcher
Jason DeCaro joins
Jones Angell and Adam Lucas on the Carolina Insider Podcast from Omaha to preview this weekend's National Championship series between the Tar Heels and Sooners.
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Fri Jun 19, 2026