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‘Loose as a goose’ Glauber belies his age, meets the moment
OMAHA, Neb. — Coming into an intense College World Series game with the potential tying run at the plate would rattle the nerves of some pitchers. The moment could have been too big for a pitcher so young that his high school class in Fort Mill, S.C., graduated late last month while he was pitching in the Chapel Hill Regional.
Malone’s Heels to face Indiana in an exhibition in Indianapolis
North Carolina will get a high-profile October test under first-year coach Michael Malone when the Tar Heels face Indiana in a preseason exhibition game Sunday, Oct. 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The start time and television information will be announced later, and tickets are scheduled to go on sale on Wednesday at this link. The Carolina football team plays at Duke the day before on Oct. 17.
Where UNC stands in the College World Series in pursuit of first national title
OMAHA, Neb. — No. 4 North Carolina is three wins away from winning the program’s first national championship after moving to 2–0 for the first time since 2006 and the second time in its history. As a reward for being the only undefeated team in Bracket 1, the Tar Heels (52–12–1) get two days off before playing at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday. UNC will face the winner of Tuesday’s 2:07 p.m. elimination game between Troy (39–31) and No. 9 West Virginia (46–15).
Video, transcript: UNC’s postgame press conference after big win over West Virginia
OMAHA, Neb. — Here is a complete transcript and video from No. 4-ranked North Carolina’s College World Series postgame press conference on Sunday night with Coach Scott Forbes, second baseman Gavin Gallaher and pitcher Walker McDuffie.
Gallaher’s clutch triple puts UNC win away from CWS finals
OMAHA, Neb. — Gavin Gallaher’s bat is working like a late-inning magic wand for North Carolina at the College World Series. For the second consecutive game, he came up clutch with the game-winning hit as the No. 4 Tar Heels moved to 2–0 in Omaha for the first time in 20 years.
Plenty of adjustments for Heels to playing at CWS stadium
OMAHA, Neb. — Dealing with the higher level of competition is just one adjustment that all teams need to make when coming to the College World Series. Charles Schwab Field Omaha plays differently than nearly every team’s home field, and No. 4 North Carolina is no exception. Fielders need to account for that, and third-base coaches have to factor the differences. It’s not just that the field is bigger than Boshamer Stadium or that there are more fans.
Patience helps UNC spectacularly shake struggles with runners in scoring position
OMAHA, Neb. — In spectacular fashion in the pivotal late innings on Friday night, No. 4 North Carolina broke out of its plate struggles with runners in scoring position. The Tar Heels’ rally for a 6–2 victory over No. 23 Ole Miss has them in the winners bracket of their pod and in good position as they await a 7:09 p.m. battle with No. 9 West Virginia on Sunday (ESPN).
Video, transcript: UNC’s postgame press conference after win over Ole Miss
Here is a complete transcript and video from No. 4-ranked North Carolina’s College World Series postgame press conference on Friday night, with Coach Scott Forbes, Jason DeCaro, Colin Hynek and Owen Hull.
Big late two-out hits surge Heels by Ole Miss
OMAHA, Neb. — Gavin Gallaher picked an excellent time to break through with his first College World Series hit. The junior second baseman was 0-for-15 when he took a first-pitch strike from Ole Miss left-handed reliever Walker Hooks with two outs in the seventh inning. After a discussion with Coach Scott Forbes between pitches, he laced a single up the middle for the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning.
Built to reload: UNC’s portal formula helps deliver another Omaha trip
North Carolina’s path back to Omaha says as much about roster-building as it does about player development. In an era when college baseball rosters can turn over quickly and programs are forced to rebuild on the fly, UNC has found a way to do both, and do it without losing its footing.
Video, transcript: UNC’s CWS press conference in Omaha
Here is a complete transcript and video from No. 4-ranked North Carolina’s College World Series press conference Thursday in Omaha before the Tar Heels’ 7:06 p.m. opener against No. 23 Ole Miss, with Coach Scott Forbes, pitcher Jason DeCaro, second baseman Gavin Gallaher and shortstop Jake Schaffner.
How does the College World Series format work?
North Carolina fans know the math is simple when one of the Tar Heels’ basketball teams reaches the Elite Eight. Win three more games, and there is a national championship. Baseball is different and much more complicated.
UNC’s clinching win over USC most-watched Supers game on record
No. 4 North Carolina’s 4–3 victory Sunday in the deciding game of the Chapel Super Regional was the most-watched Super Regional game on record, according to ESPN.
CWS format with days off changes pitching calculus
CHAPEL HILL — Double-elimination tournaments create challenges for coaches as they figure out how to best manage pitching staffs. The competition is much stiffer at the College World Series than during the double-elimination regional round, but the days off between games change the calculus when it comes to managing pitchers and keeping the best arms fresh.
There was no dogpile Sunday for UNC team focused on national title
CHAPEL HILL — When No. 4 North Carolina’s ninth-inning rally was done Sunday, there was plenty of celebrating. But there was no dogpile. Dogpiles are common in college baseball after significant wins, but the Tar Heels may have shown their mindset in not celebrating that way after Sunday’s 4-3 victory over USC. While reaching the College World Series is a significant accomplishment, UNC is the only program in the country that’s done so in two of the last three years.