North Carolina ranked No. 2 by USA TODAY Sports ahead of USC matchup
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026
USA TODAY Sports has ranked North Carolina as No. 2 among the 16 teams remaining in the NCAA baseball tournament. The Tar Heels advance after defeating VCU and overcoming a less-than-stellar performance from their ace, Jason DeCaro, against East Carolina. They are set to face USC in the super regionals this weekend. USC, energized by strong offensive play in their last series, will aim to make a statement in Chapel Hill. The series is critical for both teams as they vie for a spot in the College World Series in Omaha later this month.
- •North Carolina is ranked No. 2 among 16 NCAA tournament teams.
- •The Tar Heels dispatched VCU and overcame East Carolina.
- •Jason DeCaro is expected to pitch better against USC.
- •USC's offense thrived in their last series.
- •The super regional series will determine who advances to Omaha.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports ranks North Carolina No. 2 among 16 teams left
"USA TODAY Sports looked at the 16 baseball teams left in the NCAA Tournament. USC's upcoming opponent is viewed as a heavyweight team
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