Tar Heels Triumph Over Rebels in Men's College World Series
WHO:
247Sports - North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team
247Sports - Mississippi Rebels baseball team
247Sports - Scott Forbes, head coach of North Carolina
247Sports - Jason DeCaro, North Carolina pitcher
247Sports - Owen Hull, North Carolina player
247Sports - Colin Hynek, North Carolina player
247Sports - Gavin Gallaher, North Carolina player
WHAT:
247Sports - North Carolina improved to 20-25 all-time at the Men's College World Series (MCWS) and 6-7 all-time in MCWS openers.
247Sports - North Carolina is making its first visit to the MCWS since 2024.
247Sports - North Carolina's nine trips to the MCWS since 2006 are tied with Florida for the most by any team during that time span.
247Sports - North Carolina has allowed three or fewer runs in five of its seven NCAA Tournament games and has held 34 opponents to three or fewer runs this season.
247Sports - Owen Hull has recorded 82 RBI this season, the third-most by a Tar Heel in program history.
247Sports - North Carolina's 82 home runs this season are the 10th-most in a single season in program history.
247Sports - North Carolina improved to 46-0 this season when leading after the eighth inning and 21-3 when hitting two or more home runs.
247Sports - Jason DeCaro's nine strikeouts tied a career-high and were tied for the second-most by a North Carolina pitcher in a MCWS game.
247Sports - Jason DeCaro ranks 10th in Division I and second in the ACC with a 2.31 ERA.
247Sports - North Carolina defeated Mississippi, 6-2, in the opening round of the College World Series.
247Sports - North Carolina scored all six runs in the 6th inning or later.
247Sports - North Carolina improved to 51 wins this season, marking the seventh time in program history they have reached the 50-win plateau.
247Sports - Owen Hull hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, his eighth of the season.
247Sports - Colin Hynek hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning, his 10th of the season.
247Sports - North Carolina has allowed three or fewer runs in five of its seven NCAA Tournament games.
WHERE:
247Sports - The game took place in Omaha, NE.
247Sports - North Carolina is making its 13th appearance in the Men's College World Series.
WHEN:
247Sports - North Carolina will face West Virginia on Sunday night in the winner's side of its bracket.
WHY:
247Sports - North Carolina is the only representative for the ACC this season, extending the conference's streak to 20 straight tournaments.
HOW:
247Sports - North Carolina completed its 12th come-from-behind win this season against Mississippi.
247Sports - Jason DeCaro pitched 6.2 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with nine strikeouts.
(UPDATED June 13, 2026 19:21 UTC)
North Carolina has made a strong return to the Men's College World Series, marking their first appearance since 2024 and improving their all-time record to 20 wins and 25 losses. The team has been impressive this season, allowing three or fewer runs in five of their seven NCAA Tournament games, and Jason DeCaro's nine strikeouts in a MCWS game tied for the second-most in the program's history. Additionally, Owen Hull has made his mark with 82 RBIs, ranking third all-time for the Tar Heels, while the team’s 82 home runs this season stand as the tenth-most in program history.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 17:23 UTC)
North Carolina's baseball team triumphed over Mississippi, winning six to two in the opening round of the College World Series held in Omaha, Nebraska. The Tar Heels scored all their runs in the sixth inning or later, with Owen Hull hitting a solo home run and Colin Hynek contributing a three-run homer, marking their 51st win of the season. North Carolina, making its 13th appearance in the Men's College World Series, will face West Virginia on Sunday night in the winner's side of its bracket.