North Carolina advances to College World Series finals with 5-2 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
North Carolina secured a 5-2 victory over West Virginia in the College World Series on June 14, 2026. A pivotal moment came in the seventh inning when Gavin Gallaher's two-run triple shifted the game in favor of the Tar Heels. This win marks the first time since 2006 that North Carolina has opened a CWS with two consecutive victories. With a record of 52-12-1, they are one win away from reaching the championship finals next weekend. They will face the winner of an elimination game between West Virginia and Troy on Wednesday, June 17.
- •Gavin Gallaher's two-run triple in the seventh inning gave North Carolina the lead.
- •The Tar Heels have achieved two straight wins in the CWS for the first time since 2006.
- •This victory improves North Carolina's record to 52-12-1.
- •North Carolina needs one more win to reach the best-of-three finals.
- •They will play the winner of West Virginia versus Troy on June 17.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — North Carolina gains inside track to College World Series finals with 5-2 win over West Virginia
"Gavin Gallaher's two-run triple gave North Carolina the lead in the seventh inning to help send the Tar Heels to a 5-2 win over West Virginia in the College World Series on Sunday night. The Tar Heels (52-12-1) opened a CWS with two straight wins for the first time in eight appearances since 2006 and need one more victory to reach the best-of-three finals next weekend. The Tar Heels scored three unearned runs against Big 12 pitcher of the year Maxx Yehl to break a 2-all tie in the seventh with country music star and North Carolina booster Eric Church cheering them on in a suite.
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