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Colin Hynek's home run lifts North Carolina past Mississippi in CWS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:26 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Colin Hynek's home run lifts North Carolina past Mississippi in CWS

Summary

Colin Hynek hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to propel North Carolina to a 6-2 victory over Mississippi in the College World Series on June 12, 2026. The Tar Heels trailed 2-1 before scoring five runs in the final two frames. Hynek's homer came with two outs, breaking a 3-2 tie. North Carolina, now 51-12-1, advances to face West Virginia in Bracket 1 on Sunday. Mississippi, at 41-22, will play Troy in an elimination game the same day after competing in the CWS for the first time since their 2022 championship win.

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•North Carolina won 6-2 against Mississippi in the College World Series.
•Colin Hynek's three-run homer came in the eighth inning.
•The Tar Heels scored twice in the seventh to take the lead.
•North Carolina faces West Virginia next; Mississippi plays Troy in elimination game.
•Mississippi has not made it past the CWS since their championship win in 2022.

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2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Colin Hynek's 3-run HR secures North Carolina's 6-2 College World Series win over Mississippi

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Colin Hynek's three-run homer broke open a close game in the eighth inning and sent North Carolina to a 6-2 win over Mississippi in the College World Series on Friday night. The Tar Heels had just three hits through seven innings and led 3-2 when Hynek ripped Walker Hook's first pitch to him out to left with two outs. Carolina (51-12-1), playing in the CWS for the second time in three years, will face West Virginia on Sunday with control of Bracket 1 at stake.
— Yahoo Sportsby ERIC OLSON

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