North Carolina beats Ole Miss in College World Series opener

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:38 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

North Carolina beats Ole Miss in College World Series opener
Summary

North Carolina Tar Heels secured a 6-2 victory over the Ole Miss Rebels on June 12 in their opening game of the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, NE. Jason DeCaro pitched 6.2 innings, striking out nine and allowing two runs. Owen Hull and Colin Hynek each contributed home runs, with Hynek's three-run shot in the eighth effectively sealing the win. The Tar Heels stay on the winning side of the upper bracket, positioning them well for further advancement. Their next game is scheduled for Sunday evening against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • North Carolina scores two home runs against Ole Miss.
  • Jason DeCaro strikes out nine in a strong start.
  • Owen Hull hits a solo home run tying the game at one.
  • Colin Hynek's three-run homer secures the victory.
  • UNC's next game is against West Virginia on Sunday evening.
Latest Updates
  • 2:38 AMYahoo SportsOwen Hull and Jason DeCaro deliver a MCWS win for UNC
What they're saying
"

The Tar Heels get the all important opening win against Ole Miss.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days