Tar Heel Times

UNC Baseball carries history to College World Series, with another chance to change it

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:52:00 -0400

UNC has been to Omaha enough to know how hard it is to get there and how much harder it is to finish the job. The Tar Heels are back for the second time in the last three seasons, the only program in the country to do that. The Tar Heels are headed back to the College World Series with another chance to chase the program’s first national championship.

UNC baseball adds former Queens ace pitcher Joey Ruller

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:46:00 -0400

Hours after Owen Hull’s walk-off RBI double sent the Tar Heels back to the College World Series, UNC Baseball added another piece for next season. Former Queens pitcher Joey Ruller committed to Carolina. He becomes the Tar Heels’ third transfer portal addition, joining former William & Mary shortstop Jamie Laskofski and Maryland transfer catcher Devin Russell.

Michael Jordan jersey worth $20 million might be in Wilmington

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:47:00 -0400

A jersey connected to Michael Jordan's most important college basketball moment, and worth millions, might have been matched with one found in Wilmington. According to the website cllct, which features news on collectibles, a jersey that's been on display at the Cape Fear Museum is the same as the UNC jersey Jordan wore in the 1982 national championship.

Preview: Expectations mount for UNC's fall sports in 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:52:00 -0400

With top goal scorers Ryleigh Heck and Dani Mendez graduating, UNC field hockey will need to fill offensive gaps. Stepping into her fourth year as a Tar Heel, forward Charly Bruder will be a leading performer. After their breakout first years, back Isabel Boere and forward Reese Anetsberger will provide offensive depth. Merritt Skubisz will be a force in goal.

For Owen Hull, the journey to UNC was all about moments like this

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:21:00 -0400

If you're wondering why transfers like Owen Hull flock to Chapel Hill, one swing of the bat from the centerfielder can tell the tale. Starting his college career at George Mason, Hull became a big-time player who was ready to take on the challenges of competing at a bigger program. He transferred to UNC with the intent of playing in big games come June.

Class of 2027 QB Noah Spinks Commits to UNC Football

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:06:00 -0400

Following his official visit to Chapel Hill this weekend, quarterback Noah Spinks committed to UNC Football on Monday. Spinks, a product of Summer Creek (Texas) High, arrived on campus Friday for his official visit before announcing his commitment to the Tar Heels a day later. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder spent the weekend prior officially visiting Utah.

UNC Football Opponent Snapshot: Miami

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:49:00 -0400

After a complex offseason where former Duke quarterback Darian Mensah publicly committed to return to the Blue Devils before entering the transfer portal and signing with the Hurricanes, Mensah will be Miami's 2026 starter. Mario Cristobal also retained star running back Mark Fletcher, who tallied 216 carries for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball's ACC/SEC Challenge Matchup, College World Series

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:08:00 -0400

The matchups are set for the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge. Michael Malone and the Tar Heels will host John Calipari and his Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Will Carolina be up to the challenge? Plus, UNC Baseball is headed back to the College World Series for the second time in 3 seasons.

Game time set for UNC Baseball's opener against Ole Miss in Omaha

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:03:00 -0400

The schedule is set for No. 4 North Carolina’s pod in the College World Series. The No. 5-seed Tar Heels (50-12-1) face No. 23-ranked Ole Miss (41-21) at 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, airing on ESPN. Carolina’s second game will be on Sunday. No. 16-seed West Virginia (48-15) faces Troy (38-30) in Friday's first game at 2 p.m. ET.

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - Alexandros Samodurov Film Breakdown

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:48:00 -0400

Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 and college basketball recruiting analyst David Sisk discuss incoming Tar Heel center Alexandros Samodurov, what they learned watching the Greek post player's game film, how he'll contribute to North Carolina next season, and more.

'The O Zone': Inside UNC Baseball’s Season-Saving Super Regional Comeback

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:43:00 -0400

Carter French took three consecutive balls, then watched as USC ordered a rare mid-count pitching change. With the Trojans’ Chase Herrell entering, French stuck to the gameplan. "Coach Forbes came over and told me to take ‘til [strike] two, so I did," French remembered. "And he told me that if you get to that point, you’re gonna get a heater."

Lucas: To Omaha

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:55:00 -0400

Twenty years ago this Wednesday, Chad Flack sent Carolina to Omaha. Flack's home run was the moment UNC Baseball went from a program with potential to a program that produced results. You want success? After Sunday's pulsating 4-3 walk-off win over Southern Cal, the Diamond Heels have now made nine Omaha trips in the last 21 seasons.

Inside UNC Baseball's Ninth-Inning Rally to Reach Omaha

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:49:00 -0400

Two outs. Bottom of the ninth. Tie ballgame. One swing away from Omaha. North Carolina's best hitter Owen Hull stepped to the plate. He had already doubled three times and just needed to find green grass to score the winning run from second base. Calm and confident, Hull squared up a 91-mile-per-hour fastball and sent it to left center field.

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Baseball's Magical Ride Continues

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:47:00 -0400

Boshamer Stadium magic lives as UNC came back from a 3-1 deficit with a run in the eighth and a dramatic walk-off in the ninth to beat USC 4-3 and advance to the College World Series. Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley discuss the win, the celebration, and UNC's 13 trip to Omaha on the horizon.

UNC Baseball opens College World Series against No. 18 Ole Miss

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:44:00 -0400

No. 4 UNC Baseball opens its second College World Series in three seasons and 13th overall against No. 18 Ole Miss. The 5-seed Tar Heels (50-12-1), who advanced with a 4-3 win Sunday over USC in the Chapel Hill Super Regional, and the Rebels (41-21) have never met in baseball. But they face off in their opener, likely on Friday but possibly Saturday.

Newsletter: Diamond Heels to Omaha, Wei Lin Update, ACC-SEC Challenge, Two Football Commits

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:36:00 -0400

UNC Baseball is headed back to Omaha for the College World Series, Michael Malone and Carolina Basketball is pursuing another point guard, ACC-SEC Challenge matchups are set, Tar Heel Football landed two commitments while Baseball landed three, Caleb Wilson met "Big Game James," and Drake Maye is giving back in New England.

Lucas: UNC Baseball vs. USC Rapid Reactions - Super Regional Game 3

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:33:00 -0400

Bless those Diamond Heels boys. That was one of the best games in Boshamer Stadium history and the Tar Heels are going back to Omaha. The final two innings were extraordinary. It started when Macon Winslow finally knocked Andrew Johnson out of the game. That put the game in the hands of the Southern Cal bullpen, and then things got interesting.

364 Days Later, Carter French Rewrites UNC Baseball's Ending

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:19:00 -0400

We’ll never know what was going through Carter French’s mind, but as he stepped into the batter’s box for the final time at Boshamer Stadium, the thought creeping through the minds of some 4,000 Carolina-blue-clad fans Sunday had begun to feel real. This can’t be the second straight year North Carolina’s Omaha dreams die on its home field, right?

Video: Owen Hull, Caden Glauber Send UNC Baseball Back to Omaha - Highlights

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:39:00 -0400

In a thrilling, come-from-behind, walk-off victory, UNC Baseball secured its ticket to Omaha and the College World Series after topping USC, 4-3, in the Super Regional Final on Sunday evening at Boshamer Stadium. Check out the highlights.

Video: UNC Baseball vs. USC Post-Super Regional Game 3 Press Conferences

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:04:00 -0400

Coaches and players from North Carolina and USC speak with the media following the Tar Heels' 4-3 victory over the Trojans in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Baseball Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium on Sunday.