North Carolina Tar Heels fans recall painful championship game losses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
North Carolina fans reflect on recent championship game disappointments across various sports. Following a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA College World Series baseball finals on June 21, 2026, accolades continue for the Tar Heels’ past near misses. The women's lacrosse team faced a championship setback against Northwestern, while 2022 saw close losses in basketball and women's soccer that haunt supporters. Such experiences highlight the challenges faced by UNC teams in pursuing titles, as fans grapple with the lingering impact of these defeats.
- •UNC baseball lost to Oklahoma in the College World Series finals.
- •The women's lacrosse team lost to Northwestern after leading 11-9.
- •2022 saw a painful basketball title loss to Kansas despite a 15-point lead.
- •In 2022, UNC women's soccer lost in double overtime to UCLA.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — What’s the most painful Tar Heel championship game you’ve experienced?
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