Third-ranked UNC faces second-ranked Georgia Tech in a crucial college baseball series this weekend in Chapel Hill. The three-game matchup starts Friday at 6 p.m., with games on Saturday and Sunday.
Key points
UNC is ranked third and Georgia Tech is ranked second
The series consists of three games this weekend
Game 1 starts at 6 p.m. on Friday
UNC has a 13-5 record in the ACC
UNC's pitching staff is considered one of the best in the country
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If you're a college baseball fan, there's a top-3 matchup in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, that you can't miss this weekend. Get to Boshamer Stadium if you can, but if not, watch on TV.
Third-ranked UNC, which looks every bit of a College World Series contender and second-ranked Georgia Tech, the nation's hottest team, will face off in a 3-game series this weekend.
The Diamond Heels (31-6-1, 13-5 ACC) and Yellow Jackets (31-5, 15-3 ACC) will kick off Game 1 at 6 p.m. Friday, then re-charge and play again at 12 p.m. Saturday. For the series finale, North Carolina and GT will battle April 19 at 1 p.m.
After facing some initial questions earlier in 2026, highlighted by a 1-1-1 series against in-state rival East Carolina and a lackluster, ACC-opening series loss against Virginia, UNC is taking the college baseball world by storm. Carrying a brand new roster with new starters at virtually every position in the field, North Carolina is utilizing a combination of small ball, steady run production and countless speed to win games.
It's the Diamond Heels' pitchers, particularly their bullpen arms, that make this team one of the country's most-feared.
Freshman Caden Glauber, who leads UNC with three saves and 51 strikeouts, sports a 4-0 win-loss record and 1.71 earned run average. Sophomore Walker McDuffie anchors North Carolina with six wins.
If there's one team better than the Diamond Heels, it's arguably Georgia Tech, which enters with the nation's longest active winning streak at 13.
The Yellow Jackets, who lead all of Division I with a .362 team batting average, are led at the plate by superstars Jarren Advincula (.421) and Carson Kerce (.402). Eight Tech starters hit a minimum .300, compared to just four on UNC.
Keep reading below, as we dive deeper into our series preview with several must-knows, ahead of Game 1 on Friday at 6 p.m.
Series Schedule
Q&A
What time does the UNC vs. Georgia Tech baseball series start?
The series starts with Game 1 on Friday at 6 p.m.
Where is the UNC vs. Georgia Tech baseball series being held?
The series is being held at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
What are the records of UNC and Georgia Tech in the ACC?
UNC has a record of 13-5 in the ACC, while Georgia Tech has a record of 15-3.
How has UNC's baseball team performed this season?
UNC has a record of 31-6-1 and has shown strong performance despite early season challenges.
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University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes during the bottom of the third inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, April 10, 2026.
University of North Carolina Head Coach Scott Forbes during the bottom of the third inning at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Friday, April 10, 2026.
Game 1 (Friday, April 17) – vs. Georgia Tech, Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium, 6 p.m., ACCNX
Game 2 (Saturday, April 18) – vs. Georgia Tech, Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium, 12 p.m., ACC Network
Game 3 (Sunday, April 19) – vs. Georgia Tech, Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium, 1 p.m., ACC Network
UNC's Key to Victory
Jun 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina pitcher Jason DeCaro (29) pitches the ball during the first inning of the Super Regionals game against Arizona in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Jun 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina pitcher Jason DeCaro (29) pitches the ball during the first inning of the Super Regionals game against Arizona in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Neutralizing the Georgia Tech bats.
There's no college baseball team that hits better than the Yellow Jackets. Tech has 38 runs over their last three games, two coming in wins against another Top-10 squad in Florida State.
There's no question North Carolina's bullpen will shine at some point. It's the Diamond Heels' starters, though, who need to keep GT off the basepaths.
Jason DeCaro is the only full-time UNC starter with an ERA below 3.00. Ryan Lynch (2-3, 4.41 ERA) and Folger Boaz (3-0, 6.10 ERA) are giving up too many runs. Jackson Rose (three starts, 1.32 ERA) may draw a start one game.
The Diamond Heels need to pitch well, particularly early, if they want to upset the Yellow Jackets at home.
Players to Watch from UNC
Catawba Ridge High pitcher Caden Glauber (11) pitches to TL Hanna High during the bottom of the seventh inning at TL Hanna High in Anderson, S.C. Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Catawba Ridge High pitcher Caden Glauber (11) pitches to TL Hanna High during the bottom of the seventh inning at TL Hanna High in Anderson, S.C. Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
OF Owen Hull: .392 batting average, 56 hits, 40 runs batted in, 25 walks, 11 stolen bases
INF Erik Paulsen: .313 BA, 45 hits, six home runs, 35 RBI, 26 walks
Players to Watch from Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ Jarren Advincula (2) swings at the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ Jarren Advincula (2) swings at the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
