North Carolina prepares for College World Series against Ole Miss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels face Ole Miss in their College World Series opener on June 12. This matchup is part of North Carolina's pursuit of its first national championship after 13 appearances in Omaha. Key areas for success include strong pitching from the starters and improved situational hitting, particularly with runners in scoring position. The Tar Heels emerged from a challenging super regional against USC, highlighting the need for consistent performance as they advance through the tournament.
- •North Carolina plays Ole Miss on June 12 at 7 p.m. ET.
- •The Tar Heels aim for their first national title in College World Series history.
- •Pitching performance has improved since the ACC Tournament.
- •They recorded just.115 with runners in scoring position against USC.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Assessing what UNC must do to win the College World Series
"North Carolina is back in Omaha chasing its first national championship. Here are the three areas the Tar Heels must nail — from pitching to situational hitting — to finish on top.
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