Ole Miss baseball prepares for College World Series opener against North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Ole Miss baseball, with a record of 41-21, will face No. 5 North Carolina (50-12-1) in the College World Series on June 12 at Omaha's Charles Schwab Field. This marks the Rebels' return to Omaha for the first time since their national title run in 2022. As they enter the tournament undefeated in their postseason, having defeated Nebraska and Arizona State in the regionals and swept Auburn in the super regionals, their performance will hinge on several crucial statistics, including their pitching and home run power. Ole Miss has only one player hitting over.300 among its regulars, a point of concern as they transition to a park known to favor pitching.
- •Ole Miss has advanced to the College World Series for the first time since 2022.
- •The Rebels are undefeated in postseason play so far.
- •Cade Townsend and Taylor Rabe are top-100 draft prospects for 2026.
- •Schwab Field is traditionally a pitchers' park, posing challenges for Ole Miss's power-hitting strategy.
- •Ole Miss and North Carolina are the only teams in Omaha with multiple players having past College World Series experience.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Five stats that will determine Ole Miss baseball's College World Series fate
"Here are five stats you need to know about Ole Miss baseball in the College World Series vs. North Carolina.
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