Ole Miss faces North Carolina in College World Series opener

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Ole Miss faces North Carolina in College World Series opener
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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.

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  • 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.
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The first team to five runs wins in this much anticipated CWS opener

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