2026 College World Series: North Carolina Advances to 2-0, Ole Miss Eliminated North Carolina improved to 2-0 in the 2026 College World Series after a 5-2 victory over No. 16 West Virginia. The Tar Heels, ranked No. 5, took an early lead with a two-run first inning, capitalizing on early struggles by West Virginia’s Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, Maxx Yehl. Yehl’s command issues in the opening frame led to a run being charged to him, setting the tone for the contest. The game’s turning point came in the seventh inning when West Virginia committed two errors, allowing North Carolina’s Gavin Gallaher to drive in two runs with a go-ahead triple. This pivotal play extended the Tar Heels’ perfect start to the tournament. North Carolina now faces the winner of an elimination game between West Virginia and Troy. The Trojans kept their postseason run alive with a thrilling 12-8 victory over Ole Miss, marking the first College World Series win in Troy’s program history. Star catcher Jimmy Janicki homered for the second consecutive game in Omaha, hitting his 21st home run of the season to spark a four-run inning that put Troy in control. The Trojans’ win ensured their place in the next round, while Ole Miss became the first team eliminated from the tournament. The bracket’s other half saw No. 7 Alabama and No. 6 Texas clash in a high-stakes elimination game, with the loser facing elimination. Meanwhile, Oklahoma and No. 3 Georgia are set to determine the Bracket 2 champion in a game that started at 1-0. The schedule for the following days includes critical matchups: Troy will face West Virginia on Tuesday, June 16, at 2 p.m. on ESPN, with the winner advancing to face the Tar Heels in the next round. The results of the first six games included No. 16 West Virginia defeating Troy 7-5 in Game 1 and No.#north_carolina #troy #maxx_yehl #gavin_gallaher #jimmy_janicki
