North Carolina beats Ole Miss in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:38 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Owen Hull and Jason DeCaro deliver a MCWS win for UNC
"The Tar Heels get the all important opening win against Ole Miss.
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