What channel is UNC-Oklahoma baseball on Monday? Time, TV schedule for NCAAT rubber match
What channel is UNC-Oklahoma baseball on Monday? Time, TV schedule for NCAAT rubber match Here's all the broadcasting information you need to know for Monday's Chapel Hill Regional Final. UNC will play Oklahoma for a spot in the Super Regionals.
The North Carolina Tar Heels failed to close out their Chapel Hill Regional on Sunday night against Oklahoma, losing 9-5 and now facing elimination in a winner-take-all game later Monday.
Aidan Haugh struck out six Sooners (38-21) on the mound for UNC (44-13), but struggled with control and walked four more. It took Haugh – North Carolina's number three starter – 102 pitches to get through 3 2/3 innings.
The Diamond Heels struggled big-time in the field. UNC fielders committed just two errors, but those led to four unearned runs for Oklahoma. Sooner pitchers kept North Carolina in the game, particularly late, but the Diamond Heels couldn't score once with bases loaded – and no outs – in the eighth inning.
We don't know when UNC and Oklahoma will play on Monday yet, but given it's a winner-take-all matchup, there's a strong possibility the Boshamer Stadium lights will be on.
North Carolina wants ace Jake Knapp on the mound, but pitching him on two days' rest wouldn't be a great idea. The same goes for the Sooners, who'll want ace Kyson Witherspoon on the mound, but both programs want their aces fresh for potential Super Regional berths.
Regardless of who the Diamond Heels throw out there Monday, they can't combine for nine walks, which proved to be a huge difference-maker in Sunday's loss. Oklahoma pitchers only walked five UNC batters – and, while it almost proved costly late, Oklahoma's pitchers regained control to escape jams.
Are you traveling to Boshamer Stadium for Monday's winner-take-all game? Have a blast, bring some good luck and fill the stands with Carolina Blue. If you're watching on TV, your favorite streaming device, listening on the radio or placing bets, keep reading below for more broadcast information.
What channel is UNC-Oklahoma baseball on Monday? Time, TV schedule, radio
TV Channel: ESPN+
Time: 3 p.m.
Radio: Tar Heel Sports Network
Announcers: Wes Durham (play-by-play) and Danan Hughes (analyst)
Website: WatchESPN
Where to watch UNC-Oklahoma baseball on live stream
Watch UNC-Oklahoma Baseball on FuboTV
UNC vs. Oklahoma prediction, picks, odds
There's no doubt this year's UNC baseball team exceeded expectations up to Monday's winner-take-all game in the Chapel Hill Regional. The Diamond Heels replaced their entire starting outfield, sport a new-look bullpen and generate their offense from small ball.
Oklahoma can hit, just like North Carolina, but lacks the starting pitching in comparison. The Sooners' bullpen has a slight advantage, though, with Monday's game shaping up to be a bullpen game for both teams.
UNC's hitters, outside of Gavin Gallaher, need to figure it out or they're going home dejected Monday night. Oklahoma has the momentum and, in an NCAA Tournament already full of upsets, pulls off another one in Chapel Hill.
Score predictions: Oklahoma 11, UNC 7
Full UNC baseball schedule
Feb. 14-15: vs. Texas Tech (W 5-1, 8-3, 4-2) (3-0 overall)
Feb. 18: vs. Kansas State (W, 12-9) (4-0)
Feb. 22-24: vs./at ECU (W 2-0, 11-6, 6-3) (7-0)
Feb. 25: vs. VCU (W 9-4) (8-0)
Feb. 26: vs. North Carolina A&T (W 13-4) (9-0)
Feb. 28-March 2: vs. Stony Brook (W 16-2, 6-1, 9-5) (12-0)
March 4: vs. Coastal Carolina (W 5-4) (13-0)
March 7-9: vs. Stanford (L 13-9, W 11-1, L 7-0) (14-2, 1-2 ACC)
March 11: at UNC-Wilmington (W 7-3) (15-2)
March 14-16: at Louisville (L 8-7, W 6-4, L 5-0) (16-4, 2-4 ACC)
March 19: vs. UConn (L 5-1) (16-5)
March 21-23: at Boston College (W 5-1, L 3-2, W 10-0) (18-6, 4-5 ACC)
March 25: vs. South Carolina in Charlotte, NC (W 13-8) (19-6)
March 28-30: vs. Miami (FL) (W 2-0, 4-2, L 4-2) (21-7, 6-6 ACC)
April 1: vs. Gardner-Webb (W 11-1) (22-7)
April 3-5: vs. Duke (W 4-3, L 9-5, W 8-7) (24-8, 8-7 ACC)
April 8: at Elon (W 12-10) (25-8)
April 11-13: vs. Wake Forest (W 11-1, 17-1, 3-2) (28-8, 11-7 ACC)
April 15: vs. Charlotte (W 14-4) (29-8)
April 18-20: at Virginia Tech (W 9-6, L 10-6, W 7-4) (31-9, 13-8 ACC)
April 25-27: at Pitt (W 15-5, L 4-2, W 6-0) (33-10, 15-9 ACC)
April 29: vs. George Mason (W 13-4) (34-10)
April 30: vs. Queens (Charlotte) University (W 14-3) (35-10)
May 6: vs. Campbell (W 10-1) (36-10)
May 8-9: vs. NC State (W 8-1, L 8-5) (37-11, 16-10 ACC)
May 15-17: at Florida State (W 8-3, 11-1, L 5-4) (39-12, 18-11 ACC)
May 23: vs. Boston College in ACC Tournament at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (W 7-2) (40-12)
May 24: vs. Florida State in ACC Tournament at DBAP (W 7-5) (41-12)
May 25: vs. Clemson in ACC Tournament at DBAP (W 14-4) (42-12)
May 30: vs. Holy Cross in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional (W 4-0) (43-12)
May 31: vs. Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional (W 11-5) (44-12)
June 1: vs. Oklahoma in NCAA Tournament Chapel Hill Regional Final (L 9-5) (44-13)
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