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North Carolina baseball secures trip to Omaha with comeback win

Goheels.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:27 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

North Carolina baseball secures trip to Omaha with comeback win
Summary

The University of North Carolina baseball team clinched a spot in the College World Series with a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory against Southern Cal on June 5, 2026. After trailing for much of the game, Carolina rallied in the eighth inning, sparked by Macon Winslow's key RBI double. Owen Hull provided the game-winning hit, and Cooper Nicholson played a critical role by drawing a crucial walk in the ninth. This victory marks North Carolina's ninth trip to Omaha in the last 21 seasons, underscoring the program's continuing success and resilience in a competitive.

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  • •Carolina secured a 4-3 win over Southern Cal on June 5.
  • •Macon Winslow hit a pivotal RBI double in the eighth inning.
  • •Owen Hull delivered the game-winning hit in the ninth.
  • •Cooper Nicholson drew an important walk to set up the winning moment.
  • •North Carolina has made nine Omaha trips in the last 21 years.
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  • 3:27 AMGoheels.com — Lucas: To Omaha - University of North Carolina Athletics
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An electric comeback sent Carolina back to Omaha and was a nice reminder of what makes this program work.

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