Ole Miss faces North Carolina in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Ole Miss Rebels and North Carolina Tar Heels meet on June 11 at 6 p.m. CT in the College World Series in Omaha. Both teams have strong pitching staffs, with Ole Miss recording 688 strikeouts this season and a 4.37 team ERA, while North Carolina boasts a 3.86 ERA and 573 strikeouts. The matchup features talented lineups, including hitters with notable power and batting averages. Ole Miss clinched its CWS berth after defeating Auburn 5-3 in the Super Regionals.
- •First pitch between Ole Miss and North Carolina set for 6 p.m. CT.
- •Ole Miss won the Super Regional against Auburn 5-3.
- •North Carolina has a 50-12-1 record this season.
- •Ole Miss has a 4.37 team ERA and 688 strikeouts.
- •Both teams are noted for their powerful batting orders.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — College World Series 2026: Ole Miss starts Omaha stint against North Carolina
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