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USA TODAY Sports projects UNC baseball to be a top three seed
TL;DR
UNC baseball is projected to be a top three seed in the NCAA Tournament, following a successful regular season. They will host a regional alongside Tennessee, Missouri State, and Army.
Key points
- UNC baseball swept Pitt in their final regular season series
- UNC is projected as the third overall seed in the NCAA Tournament
- The regional will include Tennessee, Missouri State, and Army
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The UNC baseball squad continues to roll its way through 2026, while several other team are still fighting for NCAA Tournament sports.
North Carolina (40-9-1, 20-7 ACC) swept Pitt in its final regular season series at home, utilizing its season-long combination of timely hitting and lockdown pitching. The Diamond Heels end their regular season this week, playing at UNC-Wilmington on Tuesday night, before ending with a rivalry series at NC State.
In USA TODAY Sports' most recent NCAA Tournament projections, UNC grabs the third overall seed and hosts a Regional. Slated to join North Carolina in Chapel Hill are Tennessee, Missouri State and Army.
If the Diamond Heels host this regional, they're in for quite the treat. The Vols (34-18, 13-14 SEC), two years removed from their first College World Series Championship, are thriving in a deep conference. Missouri State (30-17, 18-9 Conference USA) is third place, while Army (28-20, 17-9 Patriot League) will carry their conference's top tournament seed.
UNC has eight straight NCAA Tournament appearances, with 2026 finally looking the year they advance to Omaha and win multiple games.
North Carolina sports a deep batting order with anyone proven of delivering in big moments. Owen Hull anchors the Diamond Heels with a .373 batting average, 69 hits (17 doubles) and 57 RBI. Cooper Nicholson packs the power punch with a UNC-best 13 home runs, while Duke transfer Macon Winslow (.306 BA, 9 HR, 47 RBI) and (.266 BA, 46 RBI) are two offensive-minded catchers.
Q&A
What is UNC baseball's current record for the 2026 season?
UNC baseball has a record of 40-9-1 and 20-7 in the ACC.
Who will UNC baseball face in their projected NCAA Tournament regional?
UNC is projected to host Tennessee, Missouri State, and Army in their NCAA Tournament regional.
What teams are competing for NCAA Tournament spots alongside UNC?
Several teams are still fighting for NCAA Tournament spots, but specific teams are not mentioned in the excerpt.
