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UNC Hosts USC, First Super Regional in 21 Years

6/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

UNC (48-11-1) will host USC (47-16) in the Chapel Hill Super Regional of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament.
Game One airs Friday, June 5 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Game Two airs Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.
USC reaches its first super regional in 21 years, led by Grant Govel (WHIP 0.88) and Mason Edwards (8-0, 1.85 ERA), with 47 wins, the most since the 1998 title.

History

Historical Context

Since the NCAA added a 64-team field and eight best-of-three Super Regionals in 1999, the inaugural UNC-Chapel Hill versus USC series produced a 2-0 upset before 25,000 fans. The 2026 Super Regional revives that pairing, marking a 27-year span and promising broader ESPN2/ESPN coverage that could exceed the original attendance benchmark.

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Story summary

UNC (48-11-1) will host USC (47-16) in the Chapel Hill Super Regional of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament.
Game One airs Friday, June 5 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Game Two airs Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN.
USC reaches its first super regional in 21 years, led by Grant Govel (WHIP 0.88) and Mason Edwards (8-0, 1.85 ERA), with 47 wins, the most since the 1998 title.

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