Ole Miss struggles offensively against UNC in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:50 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Ole Miss baseball lost to North Carolina 6-2 in their College World Series opener on June 12 in Omaha. The Rebels, who had been undefeated in the NCAA Tournament, built an early 2-1 lead but stranded eight runners and were ultimately undone by a three-run home run from North Carolina in the eighth inning. Ole Miss had eight hits but failed to hit a home run, marking their lowest run total of the tournament so far. Coach Mike Bianco noted that the strong pitching from North Carolina hindered his team's performance. Ole Miss will next face Troy in an elimination game on June 14.
- •Ole Miss faced No. 5 North Carolina in Omaha on June 12.
- •Rebels led 2-1 before North Carolina's pivotal eighth inning.
- •Ole Miss managed eight hits but fell short offensively.
- •Rebels' two runs were the fewest scored in the tournament.
- •Next game for Ole Miss is against Troy on June 14.
- 3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Why Ole Miss' red-hot offense cooled off vs UNC in College World Series
"Ole Miss baseball faced two elite pitchers against North Carolina in the College World Series. It was too much for the Rebels to break through
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