North Carolina prepares to face Ole Miss in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
North Carolina will meet Ole Miss in the opening game of the Men's College World Series in Omaha. Ole Miss enters the tournament with an overall record of 41-21 and a 15-15 mark in the SEC. They reached Omaha after winning their regional and defeating Auburn in the Super Regionals. This marks Ole Miss's seventh appearance in the CWS, following their championship win in 2022. Key players include senior third baseman Judd Utermark, who led the team in multiple offensive categories, and pitcher Taylor Rabe, who excelled during the NCAA Tournament.
- •Ole Miss has a 41-21 season record and is competing in their 27th tournament.
- •Head Coach Mike Bianco is in his 26th season with the Rebels.
- •Judd Utermark leads Ole Miss in batting average and offensive production.
- •Taylor Rabe has been a standout pitcher in the NCAA Tournament.
- •North Carolina advanced by beating USC in the Super Regionals.
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