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USA Today
3 hours ago
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- USA Today
Murray State becomes 10th regional No. 4 seed to make NCAA baseball super regionals
Murray State becomes 10th regional No. 4 seed to make NCAA baseball super regionals Show Caption Hide Caption UNC baseball's Gavin Gallaher, Tar Heels talk winning Chapel Hill Regional Following UNC baseball's win vs. Oklahoma in the finale of the Chapel Hill Regional, Gavin Gallaher and the Tar Heels broke down the clincher. Murray State became the latest regional No. 4 seed in the NCAA baseball tournament to join the super regionals party on Monday. The Racers, who emerged out of the winner's bracket of the Oxford Regional, fell to No. 10 Ole Miss on Sunday night to force the winner-take-all, if-necessary game for a spot in the super regionals. But it was Murray State who prevailed Monday, becoming only the 10th 4-seed ever to win a regional, according to the ESPN broadcast. Murray State defeated Ole Miss 12-11 in a barnburner on Monday, holding on despite blowing a 12-3 lead in the seventh inning. The Rebels, runners-up of the SEC tournament, scored eight unanswered runs across the seventh and eighth inning before Murray State threw up a zero in the top of the ninth inning to take the win. REQUIRED READING: Who's in super regionals? Updated bracket, schedule for NCAA baseball tournament Murray State joins Evansville (2024), Oral Roberts (2023), South Florida (2021), Davidson (2017), VCU (2015), Charleston (2014), Stony Brook (2012), Fresno State (2008) and Missouri (2006) as No. 4 seeds to win a regional. Of those teams, three made the College World Series: Fresno State, which won the 2008 national championship, Stony Brook and Oral Roberts. One of the best offenses in college baseball this season, Murray State's bats were hot all weekend in Oxford, Mississippi. The Racers, who rank 16th nationally averaging 8.7 runs per game, scored 42 runs in four regional games. The win was Murray State's first-ever regional victory, with 2025 marking its fourth-ever NCAA tournament appearance and first since 2003. NCAA baseball 4 seeds to win regional Here's the full list of No. 4 seeds to win a regional in the NCAA baseball tournament, according to the ESPN broadcast:
USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
Oklahoma head baseball coach gives UNC the ultimate compliment in postgame presser
Oklahoma head baseball coach gives UNC the ultimate compliment in postgame presser When another head coach calls you a team capable of winning a championship, you listen. With its 14-4 victory over Oklahoma in Monday's winner-take-all matchup to close out the Chapel Hill Regional, the UNC (45-13) baseball team solidified one thing: it's one of the country's best. Not only did the Diamond Heels dominate Monday, but they did so against a Sooners squad from arguably the best conference across college baseball. North Carolina lost 9-5 against Oklahoma a day earlier, but responded with its best offensive outburst of the 2025 postseason. UNC also won 11-5 against the Sooners on Saturday evening. Beating a team twice in three days is extremely tough to do in any sport, particularly during the baseball postseason, in which only the best teams and players remain. The Diamond Heels' latest obliteration of Oklahoma prompted the Sooners' head coach, Skip Johnson, to deliver the ultimate compliment. "You guys have a team here that can win the national championship, I can tell you that," Johnson said during his postgame press conference. "They're good. They're really good. They can run, they can do a lot of things. You guys should be proud of that." This message sound familiar? LSU's College World Series-winning head coach, Jay Johnson (no relation), also called North Carolina a National Championship-caliber team after the 2024 Chapel Hill Regional. If you recall that exciting ending, UNC downed the 2023 CWS champion Tigers, 4-3, in the 10th inning. You thought Oklahoma was a difficult opponent? Next up for the Diamond Heels is a Super Regional date with the Arizona Wildcats, who are 4-time College World Series winners. Arizona is winners of its last eight games. North Carolina has Jake Knapp, Gavin Gallaher and a team full of talented guys ready to counter – and hungry for a CWS title of their own. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
UNC star infielder named best player after Chapel Hill Regional
UNC star infielder named best player after Chapel Hill Regional Is Gavin Gallaher the next UNC baseball legend? The North Carolina Tar Heels finally pieced together another complete game on the baseball diamond, dominating Oklahoma on Monday, 14-4, to win the Chapel Hill Regional and advance to the Super Regionals this coming weekend. UNC (45-13), which won three of its four games in the Chapel Hill Regional, will face the Arizona Wildcats for a spot in the College World Series. Just like 2024, when the Diamond Heels advanced to the Super Regionals, there was a constant force behind this year's Regional run: third baseman Gavin Gallaher. When North Carolina needed a base hit, home run, a runner driven in or virtually anything offensively, its star sophomore at the hot corner delivered. Gallaher finished this year's Chapel Hill Regional hitting an unconscious 13-of-18 (.722 batting average), which included three home runs and 10 RBIs. Gallaher saved his best performance for last in Monday's winner-take-all game, hitting 4-for-6 with four RBIs, two home runs and four runs scored. It should come as no surprise to anyone, Sooners fans included, that Gallaher earned Most Outstanding Player honors. Gallaher rose to prominence as a clutch freshman during last season's Chapel Hill Regional, blasting a walk-off grand slam against Long Island University during the opener. UNC trailed during the ninth inning of that game and, saving his team from embarrassment, Gallaher blasted a no-doubt, bases-loaded grand slam that send Boshamer Stadium into a frenzy. The Diamond Heels will need every bit of Gallaher's offense during the Chapel Hill Super Regional, which will start Friday, June 6 against Arizona at a time TBD. Follow us @TarHeelsWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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UNC baseball vs Oklahoma highlights: Tar Heels roll to win Chapel Hill Regional
CHAPEL HILL — UNC baseball will host a super regional for a second straight season at Boshamer Stadium and the 12th time in program history. The top-seeded Tar Heels smoked the second-seeded Sooners 14-4 in the finale of the Chapel Hill Regional on Monday, June 2. Advertisement UNC (45-13) scored seven runs across the first three innings, putting three on the board in the opening frame before scoring four in the third inning. The Heels added three more runs across its final two innings. Gavin Gallaher had four hits, including two home runs and four RBIs in the clincher. Gallaher finished the Chapel Hill Regional with a 13-for-18 effort at the plate, including three home runs, three doubles and a triple. He had 10 RBIs across four games. Oklahoma (38-22), which was playing its third game in two days, had its lowest scoring game of the regional. The Tar Heels are 4-1 in Monday finales since the super regional format began in 1999. UNC will welcome Arizona (42-18) to Boshamer Stadium from June 6-9 for the Chapel Hill Super Regional. Advertisement Watch UNC vs Oklahoma (free trial) The USA TODAY Sports Network is live from Boshamer Stadium for UNC's final game in the Chapel Hill Regional. Follow along for live updates. UNC baseball live score vs Oklahoma Live scoreboard is below live updates and game highlights: UNC baseball beats Oklahoma to win Chapel Hill Regional, advance to super regional vs Arizona UNC will host Arizona in the Chapel Hill Super Regional. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 14, Oklahoma 4, final score UNC wins 14-4 vs. Oklahoma to win the Chapel Hill Regional and advance to the super regional round. Gavin Gallaher hits second home runs, UNC leads 14-3 Gavin Gallaher hit a three-run homer, extending UNC's lead to 14-3 as we head to the bottom of the ninth. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 11, Oklahoma 3, top of 8 The Tar Heels scored three runs in the top of the eighth inning to take an 11-3 lead vs. Oklahoma. Gavin Gallaher hits home run, UNC leads 11-3 vs Oklahoma Gavin Gallaher hits a home run to extend UNC's lead to 11-3. Jackson Van De Brake hits two-run homer in eighth inning for UNC vs Oklahoma Jackson Van De Brake hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning. UNC has a 10-3 lead. Jason Walk hits home run, Oklahoma trails 8-3 vs UNC Jason Walk hits a solo home run to pull Oklahoma within 8-3 vs UNC. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 8, Oklahoma 2, top of 7 UNC carries an 8-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 8, Oklahoma 2, bottom of 6 Walker McDuffie struck out the side in the sixth inning. UNC has an 8-2 lead on Oklahoma as we head to the seventh inning. UNC pitcher Walker McDuffie replaces Ryan Lynch in sixth inning Walker McDuffie is throwing in the UNC bullpen. Scott Forbes goes out to get Ryan Lynch, who is done after five innings (5 hits, 2 runs, 3 BB, 6 Ks). UNC baseball pitcher Jake Knapp heads to Tar Heel bullpen UNC ace Jake Knapp, who won the opening game of the Chapel Hill Regional, went to the Tar Heel bullpen in the middle of the sixth inning. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 8, Oklahoma 2, bottom of 5 UNC carries an 8-2 lead against Oklahoma into the sixth inning. Kane Kepley, Jackson Van De Brake collide in center field, avoid injury Kane Kepley and Jackson Van De Brake collided in center field on a play in the bottom of the fifth inning. Double for Easton Carmichael. Kepley and Van De Brake were a bit shaken up, but both Tar Heels are staying in the game. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 8, Oklahoma 2, bottom of 4 Ryan Lynch has settled in nicely since giving up a two-run homer in the second inning. He's at 65 pitches through four innings. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 8, Oklahoma 2, top of 4 UNC has an 8-2 lead vs. Oklahoma. Hunter Stokely sacrifice fly extends UNC's lead to 8-2 vs Oklahoma Hunter Stokely's sacrifice fly extends UNC's lead to 8-2 vs. Oklahoma in the fourth inning. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 7, Oklahoma 2, bottom of 3 UNC will carry a 7-2 lead into the fourth inning. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 7, Oklahoma 2, top of 3 UNC will carry a 7-2 lead into the bottom of the third inning. The Tar Heels are 4-for-8 (.500) at the plate with two outs. They've scored five of their seven runs with two outs. Carter French hits RBI single, UNC has 7-2 lead vs Oklahoma Carter French's RBI single up the middle extends UNC's lead to 7-2 vs. Oklahoma in the third inning. Tyson Bass, Sam Angelo plate more runs for UNC vs Oklahoma Tyson Bass plated a run on a fielder's choice and Sam Angelo lined an RBI single to right field. UNC has a 6-2 lead with two outs in the third inning. Alex Madera RBI single extends UNC's lead to 4-2 vs Oklahoma Alex Madera's second RBI single extended UNC's lead to 4-2 against Oklahoma in the third inning. Oklahoma pitcher Reid Hensley exits in third inning vs UNC Quite a way for Luke Stevenson to get his first hit of the regional. Infield dribbler. Gavin Gallaher follows with a single to center and the Tar Heels have runners on the corners with one out in the third. Oklahoma starter Reid Hensley is done, opening the opportunity for left-handed pitcher Gavyn Jones to enter in relief. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 3, Oklahoma 2, bottom of 2 Drew Dickerson's two-run shot to right field gave Oklahoma its first runs of the regional finale. UNC has a 3-2 lead entering the third inning. Tyson Bass tracked down a hard-hit fly ball for an out to end the second. Drew Dickerson hits two-run home run to pull Oklahoma within 3-2 of UNC Oklahoma designated hitter Drew Dickerson hit a two-run homer to right field, making it a 3-2 game. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 3, Oklahoma 0, top of 2 UNC got its leadoff batter on, but a double play ended any chance of a threat. Tar Heels up 3-0 as we head to the bottom of the second inning. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 3, Oklahoma 0, bottom of 1 UNC starting pitcher Ryan Lynch worked around two base runners in the bottom of the first inning. UNC carries a 3-0 lead into the second inning. UNC baseball score: Tar Heels 3, Oklahoma 0, top of 1 UNC back to its two-out hitting ways. The Tar Heels get a two-run double from Hunter Stokely before Alex Madera follows with an RBI single. UNC up 3-0 on Oklahoma as we head to the bottom of the first inning. Alex Madera RBI single gives UNC 3-0 lead vs Oklahoma Alex Madera followed Stokely with a two-out RBI single. UNC has a 3-0 lead vs. Oklahoma. Hunter Stokely two-out, two-run double gives UNC baseball lead vs Oklahoma Hunter Stokely roped a two-out, two-run double to left-center field that gave UNC a 2-0 lead vs. Oklahoma in the top of the first inning. Why UNC baseball is away team vs Oklahoma in Chapel Hill Regional The No. 1 seed Tar Heels are considered the visitors against No. 2 Oklahoma because of NCAA Tournament rules that dictate which team is the home team. Advertisement The rules stipulate that the team that has been the home team the least amount of games is the home team. If both teams have been the home team the same number of times, it kicks to a tiebreaker awarded to whichever team has been the visiting team more often. So UNC is the away team for the final two games as a regional host. UNC baseball vs Oklahoma starting lineup UNC starting lineup Kane Kepley, CF Jackson Van De Brake, 2B Luke Stevenson, C Gavin Gallaher, 3B Hunter Stokely, 1B Alex Madera, SS Tyson Bass, RF Sam Angelo, DH Carter French, LF Oklahoma starting lineup Jason Walk, CF Easton Carmichael, C Sam Christiansen, 1B Jaxon Willits, SS Trey Gambill, LF Kyle Branch, 2B Dasan Harris, RF Drew Dickerson, DH Dawson Willis, 3B What time does UNC baseball vs Oklahoma start? Date: Monday, June 2 Time: 3 p.m. ET Where: Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill What TV channel is UNC baseball vs Oklahoma on today? Wes Durham and Danan Hughes will have the TV call on ESPNU. Dave Nathan and Ben Mihailovich will be on the radio call for the Tar Heel Sports Network. Advertisement Buy UNC tickets here UNC baseball starting pitcher Right-handed pitcher Ryan Lynch (4-1, 2.92 ERA) will be UNC's starting pitcher against Oklahoma in the regional finale. Oklahoma baseball starting pitcher Right-handed pitcher Reid Hensley (4-1, 2.59 ERA) will be Oklahoma's starting pitcher against UNC in the regional finale. UNC baseball tickets Looking to buy UNC baseball tickets? We've got you covered. Buy UNC tickets here Chapel Hill Regional schedule Friday, May 30 Game 1: North Carolina 4, Holy Cross 0 Game 2: Oklahoma 7, Nebraska 4 Saturday, May 31 Game 3: Nebraska 4, Holy Cross 1, ESPN+ Game 4: North Carolina 11, Oklahoma 5 Sunday, June 1 Game 5: Oklahoma 17, Nebraska 1 Game 6: Oklahoma 9, UNC 5 Monday, June 2 Game 7: UNC (44-13) vs. Oklahoma (38-21), 3 p.m. ET Where to watch Chapel Hill Regional Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to rbaxley@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: UNC baseball vs Oklahoma score: Tar Heels win, reach NCAA Super Regional
Fox Sports
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
No. 5 overall seed North Carolina beats Oklahoma 14-4 to win Chapel Hill Regional
Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Gavin Gallaher went 4 for 6 with two home runs and four RBIs to help No. 5 overall seed North Carolina beat Oklahoma 14-4 on Monday to win the Chapel Hill Regional. The Tar Heels (45-13) move on to host a best-of-3 super regional as one of the top eight remaining seeds. Hunter Stokely had a two-run double in the top of the first inning, and Alex Madera singled in a run as North Carolina scored three unearned runs off Reid Hensley (4-2) and never trailed. Drew Dickerson hit a two-run homer off Ryan Lynch in the second to get the Sooners within a run. That was it for Oklahoma until Jason Walk hit a solo shot in the seventh off reliever Walker McDuffie. North Carolina answered with four runs in the third behind RBI singles from Madera, Sam Angelo and Carter French for a 7-2 lead. Jackson Van De Brake had a two-run homer and Gallaher hit a solo shot in the eighth. Gallaher capped the scoring with a three-run homer in the ninth. Lynch (5-1) allowed two runs on five hits in five innings. McDuffie allowed two runs on two hits over the final four for his seventh save. North Carolina is making its 36th appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Tar Heels have advanced to the College World Series 12 times — including last season — with back-to-back championships in 2006-07. Oklahoma (38-22) was making its 41st appearance in the tournament. ___ AP college sports: recommended
