West Virginia faces Troy in CWS opener while North Carolina meets Ole Miss

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

West Virginia faces Troy in CWS opener while North Carolina meets Ole Miss
Summary

The College World Series begins June 12 in Omaha, featuring two first-time participants. West Virginia, the No. 16 national seed, plays Troy at 2 p.m. ET, while No. 5 North Carolina takes on Ole Miss at 7 p.m. Both teams advanced to this stage after successful super regional performances. West Virginia swept its super regional and Troy emerged after defeating top teams. North Carolina came from behind to win its super regional against USC, while Ole Miss swept Auburn.

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  • West Virginia meets Troy in CWS Game 1 at 2 p.m. ET.
  • North Carolina faces Ole Miss in Game 2 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • CWS games broadcast on ESPN with streaming available on fubo and the ESPN app.
  • West Virginia and Troy are playing in their first CWS.
  • North Carolina is the second-highest seed remaining in the tournament.
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A pair of unexpected matchups are on tap as the CWS opens in Omaha.

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