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North Carolina advances to MCWS finals after defeating West Virginia

ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:20 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

North Carolina advances to MCWS finals after defeating West Virginia

Summary

North Carolina secured a spot in the Men's College World Series finals after a 12-7 victory over West Virginia on June 18. Owen Hull stood out offensively, contributing four hits, including a triple and two doubles. This marks North Carolina's first appearance in the finals since 2007. They are set to face Oklahoma in the championship matchup.

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Key Details

•North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 on June 18.
•Owen Hull had a standout performance with four hits.
•This is UNC's first MCWS finals appearance since 2007.
•They will face Oklahoma in the championship series.

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4:51 AMESPN — UNC rides bats into first MCWS finals since '07

What they're saying

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Owen Hull had a triple and two doubles among his four hits, and North Carolina rolled past West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday to advance to the Men's College World Series finals, where it will face Oklahoma.
— ESPN

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