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UNC signs big right-hander Voorhies out of the transfer portal
Cal State Northridge right-hander James Voorhies has given North Carolina another intriguing arm out of the transfer portal. The 6–4, 197-pound rising sophomore announced his commitment with a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
Game 1 likely matches DeCaro against dominant Sooners freshman pitcher
OMAHA, Neb. — Offense could be at a premium in Game 1 of the CWS Finals on Saturday with two of the hottest pitchers in the country trying to follow up on dominant performances last weekend. The 8:07 p.m. Saturday game will likely match UNC junior right-hander Jason DeCaro (11–2, 2.31 ERA) against Oklahoma freshman left-hander Cord Rager (6–3, 4.69 ERA), a battle that pits North Carolina’s established ace against one of the postseason’s fastest-rising arms.
Heels remind nation they are much more than pitching and defense
OMAHA, Neb. — Pitching and defense got No. 4 North Carolina to the brink of the College World Series Finals, but it was the Tar Heels’ explosive offense that sent them there for the first time since 2007. The hitting was contagious in UNC’s 12–7 victory Wednesday over West Virginia, and it was needed to withstand six late Mountaineers runs. Carolina bettered its combined output of 11 runs in the first two games and showed that this team can swing the bats as well as any team in the country.
Sooners to face UNC in CWS Finals after Heels ousted them last season
OMAHA, Neb. — The battle for the national championship is set. On Wednesday night, Oklahoma followed No. 4 North Carolina in rolling into the College World Series Finals, easily eliminating No. 3 Georgia 11–4 after the Tar Heels advanced Wednesday afternoon with a 12–7 victory over West Virginia.
Forbes emotionally reflects on his first trip to CWS Finals as pitching coach
OMAHA, Neb. — It was an emotional reflection for Scott Forbes when he remembered being an assistant coach the last time North Carolina made the College World Series Finals. Forbes had been there before, in 2006 and 2007, when legendary UNC coach Mike Fox hired him away from Winthrop to serve as pitching coach. He could not have imagined then that, 20 years later, he would be the Tar Heels’ head coach, guiding them back to the national championship series.
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 Wednesday with Coach Scott Forbes, Gavin Gallaher, Owen Hull and Jackson Rose after rolling past West Virginia.
Heels two wins away from title after offensive explosion
OMAHA, Neb. — North Carolina is two wins away from its first national championship after pouring on the offense early, thanks to white-hot Owen Hull returning to the “O-zone.” The No. 4 Tar Heels pounded West Virginia pitching and took advantage of its defensive lapses, rolling to a 12–7 victory Wednesday at Charles Schwab Field Omaha to clinch its first CWS Finals berth in 19 years.
West Virginia rolls to earn rematch with Heels, who go to CWS Finals with win
OMAHA, Neb. — Just as the Chapel Hill Regional essentially turned into a best-of-three series between No. 4 North Carolina and East Carolina, Bracket 1 at the College World Series is playing out in a similar way. The Tar Heels (52–12–1) just hope for similar results. No. 9 West Virginia (47–16), which lost 5–2 to UNC on Sunday night, earned a rematch with the Tar Heels by rolling to a 12–0 victory over Troy in an elimination game at Charles Schwab Field Omaha on Tuesday.
French’s Omaha challenges have included fastballs and organic chemistry
OMAHA, Neb. — For most North Carolina players at the College World Series, it’s a rare chance to focus totally on baseball and not worry about classes. One of the exceptions is senior biology major Carter French, affectionately known as Dr. French.
One win away from CWS Finals, lefty Boaz will start for UNC
OMAHA, Neb. — Junior left-hander Folger Boaz, who was North Carolina’s No. 3 starter most of the season, will start for the No. 4 Tar Heels on Wednesday at the College World Series. It’s a decision Coach Scott Forbes said fits both the moment and the larger path UNC believes can carry it through the rest of the week.
UNC favored to win title after No. 3 Georgia loses
OMAHA, Neb. — With the only team seeded higher than North Carolina one win away from elimination, the path at the College World Series to a national championship for the No. 4-ranked Tar Heels could be getting smoother. The No. 5-seed Tar Heels (52–12–1) are now the favorite to win the national championship after Georgia (52–13), the No. 3 seed and No. 3-ranked, lost 4–3 Monday night in a thriller against SEC rival Oklahoma (40–22).
‘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.