UNC prepares to face Ole Miss in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels are set to play their first game of the 2026 College World Series against Ole Miss tonight at 7 PM EST in Omaha, Nebraska. UNC has made it to this stage for the third time in four years but has struggled historically in the series. Factors contributing to their potential success include experienced players and strong pitching from Jason DeCaro and Caden Glauber. However, concerns about leaving runners on base and past shaky performances raise questions about their chances.
- •UNC faces Ole Miss tonight at 7 PM EST
- •Tar Heels made CWS three times in four years
- •Strong pitching staff led by Jason DeCaro
- •Struggled with runners in scoring position recently
- •Historical challenges in CWS may impact performance
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why and (why not) UNC could win the College World Series
"Let’s talk about why things could go great for the Heels, but they also could go badly.
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