North Carolina Tar Heels advance to Men’s College World Series Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured a spot in the Men’s College World Series Finals by defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 12-7 on June 17, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska. The Tar Heels' offense thrived, with Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher each collecting multiple hits and RBIs. Pitching was a mixed bag, as the bullpen struggled at times but ultimately secured the win. This marks North Carolina's third appearance in the finals, with their last coming in 2006. They will face the winner of the Oklahoma versus Georgia matchup.
- •North Carolina defeats West Virginia 12-7 to reach finals
- •Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher combined for 8 hits and 6 RBIs
- •The Tar Heels improve their batting average with runners in scoring position
- •Caden Glauber closes out the game despite bullpen struggles
- •Next game is against either Oklahoma or Georgia on June 20, 2026.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Tar Heels power their way into the Men’s College World Series Finals
"North Carolina earns their third trip to the College World Series Final.
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