Southern Cal takes super regional opener against North Carolina, 9-5
Goheels.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:47 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Southern Cal defeated North Carolina 9-5 in game one of the super regional on June 5, 2026. After falling behind early, Southern Cal rallied with key hits, including a decisive grand slam. North Carolina's Ryan Lynch was effective with strikeouts but faced challenges in the sixth inning, leading to a pitching change that did not yield the desired results. The Tar Heels struggled offensively, failing to capitalize on early scoring opportunities. The teams will meet again for game two on June 6.
- •Southern Cal leads the super regional series 1-0.
- •Ryan Lynch pitched 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts for North Carolina.
- •Southern Cal's grand slam shifted momentum in the sixth inning.
- •North Carolina left the bases loaded in the first inning without scoring.
- •Game two is scheduled for June 6 at 2 p.m.
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