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UNC faces West Virginia in College World Series elimination game today

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

UNC faces West Virginia in College World Series elimination game today
Summary

North Carolina plays West Virginia in the College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. A victory for the Tar Heels secures a spot in the best-of-three finals against the other bracket winner. West Virginia aims to extend its season and force a decisive game on Thursday. The two teams previously met on Sunday, where UNC won 5-2, capitalizing on errors from West Virginia late in the game. Folger Boaz will start for UNC in his first game since May 31, while the Mountaineers look to their offense, led by Gavin Kelly, who recently excelled in an elimination game.

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  • •Game time is set for 2 p.m. ET on June 17.
  • •Match takes place at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • •UNC leads the series after a 5-2 win on Sunday.
  • •Folger Boaz starts for UNC, his first appearance since May.
  • •West Virginia needs a win to force a rematch on Thursday.
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The first finalist in the College World Series could be set Wednesday as the Tar Heels face the Mountaineers.

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