North Carolina holds off West Virginia to advance in College World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
North Carolina edged West Virginia 5-2 on June 15 to advance to the College World Series national semifinal. Gavin Gallaher’s two-run triple in the seventh inning was critical, while Walker McDuffie and Caden Glauber secured the victory with strong bullpen performances. UNC’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET, where they will face the winner of Troy and West Virginia. Scott Forbes, UNC's head coach, praised his team's resilience and clutch pitching after the win.
- •North Carolina wins 5-2 against West Virginia.
- •Gavin Gallaher's seventh-inning triple was pivotal.
- •Walker McDuffie earned the win for UNC in relief.
- •Caden Glauber recorded his fifth save of the season.
- •UNC's next game is scheduled for Wednesday.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Scott Forbes said after UNC advances to national semifinal
"North Carolina beat West Virginia 5 to 2 to reach the College World Series national semifinal. Here's what UNC's skipper, Scott Forbes, had to say.
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