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Inclement weather in Tuscaloosa pushed Game 2 of the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional between Alabama and St. John’s from 2:00 p.m. CT to 3:00 p.m. CT; gates will open at 1:30 p.m., and the game will be on ESPN2 at Sewell-Thomas Stadium in Tuscaloosa.
UNC led 5-1 at Boshamer Stadium but USC erupted with an eight-run rally, punctuated by Dean Carpentier’s 355-foot grand slam that gave the Trojans the lead, followed by three more runs in the seventh to seal the comeback and take game one of the NCAA super regional, leaving UNC one loss from Omaha and setting up a must-win game two for Saturday with Jason DeCaro on the mound.
USC rallied for nine runs, including a game-changing grand slam in the sixth, to beat UNC 9-5 in the Chapel Hill super regional opener. Tar Heels starter Ryan Lynch worked 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts before being pulled, as UNC left-loaded early threats unconverted (including bases loaded with nobody out in the first). Mason Edwards pitched well for USC before the bullpen locked it down late, while Erik Paulsen contributed two hits and a heads-up baserunning play. Saturday’s game 2 is set for 2 p.m. with UNC listed as the visiting team.
Baseball America previews the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament super regional between North Carolina and USC, noting UNC's strong run-prevention pitching and Hull's standout season, while USC relies on ace Mason Edwards and a surging offense; the piece projects USC to win if Edwards dominates and the Trojan lineup stays hot.
USC makes a rare West Coast visit to Boshamer Stadium for a pivotal best-of-three super-regional against UNC, featuring USC pitching and a surge on offense after the College Station regional, while the Tar Heels rely on elite defense and steady offense; past West Coast matchups and USC's late-season surge set the stage for a series that could hinge on USC's edge in pitching versus UNC's defense.
North Carolina baseball defeated East Carolina 9-3 in the Chapel Hill Regional final to advance to the NCAA Super Regionals. The Tar Heels leaned on timely hitting, strong pitching, and a bullpen sequence that included Folger Boaz, Walker McDuffie, and Jackson Rose to preserve an 8-1 lead. ECU starter Ryan Towers exited early and UNC stretched the advantage, while UNC’s bench—Carter French and Rom Kellis V—also contributed. UNC now awaits the winner of the Texas A&M College Station regional for a super-regional series; the Tar Heels are 41-8 in Chapel Hill regional play, and UCLA’s upset of top seeds is part of a shifting postseason landscape.
Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells was hit in the helmet by a pitch during the Norman Super Regional vs. Mississippi State, left briefly, then returned to catch as coach Patty Gasso noted she looked woozy and would be monitored. Wells went 0-for-2 but stayed behind the plate for the rest of the game. She capped a historic freshman season with 39 home runs (NCAA freshman and OU single-season HR records, plus the SEC single-season HR mark), a .358 average and 88 RBIs. With the season over, Oklahoma turns to the transfer portal, which opens June 8 and runs through June 22 for players to declare their intent to explore options.
Texas Tech surged to a 16-7 run-rule win in the Gainesville Super Regional to knock Florida out of the NCAA softball tournament, with Florida head coach Tim Walton ejected in the bottom of the fifth amid spirited arguing over the strike zone. The series featured multiple homers and tense moments, including Mia Williams being hit by pitches five times. Florida’s season ends at 52-11, while Texas Tech advances to the Women's College World Series.
Nebraska softball beat Oklahoma State 9-1 in five innings to clinch a return trip to the Women's College World Series, highlighted by a seven-run fifth inning and a standout outing from freshman pitcher Alexis Jensen. Hannah Coor collected three hits (including a homer) and Lauren Camenzind added a three-run shot as the Huskers improved to 51-6 and extended their 26-game win streak.
Oklahoma and Mississippi State will play a winner-take-all Game 3 in the Norman Super Regional on Sunday at Love’s Field (1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) to decide who advances to the Women’s College World Series. MSU won Friday’s opener 11-9 to threaten OU, but the Sooners responded Saturday with a 7-1 win behind Audrey Lowry; the winner will face Florida or Texas Tech in the WCWS, with pitching decisions looming for both teams.
Florida softball hosts Texas Tech in a winner-take-all Gainesville Super Regional Sunday at 12 p.m. on ESPNU; gates open at 11 a.m. The winner earns a spot in the 2026 Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, with announced TV and radio crews and tickets available.
No. 4 Nebraska softball defeated No. 13 Oklahoma State 8-1 in the Lincoln Super Regional at Bowlin Stadium, sparked by Jesse Farrell’s first-inning three-run homer and a four-run third inning as Jordy Frahm worked seven innings. OSU managed a lone run in the sixth on Karli Godwin’s homer, but Nebraska’s defense and timely hitting sealed the win and left the Huskers one victory from the Women's College World Series.
Game one of the NCAA Lincoln Super Regional will resume Friday at 4 p.m. after weather suspended play in the bottom of the first inning with the score 0-0. Nebraska had a runner on first with one out and a 1-0 count to Hannah Camenzind. Only game one and all-session tickets will be valid for Friday's continuation, and there will not be another game after game one is completed; game two is set for Saturday at 4 p.m., and tickets for game two remain active.
Oregon State baseball team secured their spot in the College World Series for the eighth time by defeating Florida State 14-10 in the super regional, highlighted by a strong offensive performance with five home runs, and will face Louisville in the opening round.
Oregon State baseball secured its first College World Series berth since 2018 by defeating Florida State 14-10 in the Corvallis Super Regional, highlighted by early home runs and a grand slam from Trent Caraway, with the series victory setting up their CWS debut against Louisville.