North Carolina
ACC realignment 2024: Insider news, reports, conference rumors, updates from North Carolina experts
Conference realignment has changed the dynamic of college sports, with the SEC and Big Ten strengthening their lineup. Texas and Oklahoma moved to the SEC, while the Big Ten added UCLA, Oregon, USC, and Washington. This has left powerhouse schools from other conferences in limbo, such as North Carolina. The Tar Heels are one of the college basketball blue bloods and have a competitive football program, so they would be a quality addition to any conference. UNC is also a premier academic school, and the state is the third-fastest growing in the country.
North Carolina is the backbone of the ACC, so any movement could shake up the entire conference. If you love the Tar Heels, or just want the latest updates and news on conference realignment discussions, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at Inside Carolina, the 247Sports affiliate that covers the North Carolina Tar Heels.
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The team at Inside Carolina has full coverage of conference realignment talks and what UNC could prioritize amid the ever-changing college sports landscape. Head to Inside Carolina now to see all the insider info.
North Carolina conference realignment news, updates
University of North Carolina officials reportedly find themselves at odds in determining the best route to take regarding conference realignment. The board voted to approve a $134.97 million athletics budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year as well as an audit of the athletic department’s financial picture. Some officials believe the best path forward is to bolster the ACC, while others think moving to the SEC or Big Ten would be the right move.
“(North Carolina interim chancellor Lee) Roberts noted that the ESPN television contract has a renewal period in February, and that likely is (ACC commissioner Jim) Phillips’ best opportunity to settle the mess that lies before him. It’s also likely why the tensions have flared up in recent months as UNC leadership grapples with its best path forward,” Inside Carolina columnist Greg Barnes said. Join Inside Carolina now to see the latest news on the future conference alignment of North Carolina’s athletics.
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The team at Inside Carolina has also mentioned another university that may give the ACC the boost it needs to compete with the Big Ten and SEC going forward. This school has a national following and high-end programs in the revenue-producing sports. Be sure to join Inside Carolina to get the latest ACC expansion news and updates on the current and future conference affiliation of North Carolina athletics.
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North Carolina
Tennessee Baseball's Win Over North Carolina Different But Not Surprising | Rocky Top Insider
OMAHA, Neb. — Tennessee’s offense didn’t explode in any one inning and totaled just seven hits in its 6-1 College World Series win over North Carolina on Sunday night. In that way, the Vols’ second win in Omaha was different than what they are known for, but that doesn’t make it surprising that they knocked off the Tar Heels the way they did.
“I think it just shows how versatile we are,” right fielder Kavares Tears said postgame.
“Friday night never really giving up even though we were down however much,” left-handed pitcher Kirby Connell said. “Just worried about the next pitch and tonight was getting off to a good start and kind of never took our foot off the gas.”
How Tennessee won its College World Series opener against Florida State is what this team’s known for. Twelve runs, a late game rally and six extra-base hits. That’s what people think of when they think of this team.
And the Vols can win that way. They’ve totaled double-digits runs 30 times this season and have won three games allowing double-digit runs.
But Tennessee can also win with pitching and defense. They won four SEC regular season and tournament games scoring four or less runs. After its win over North Carolina, Tennessee now has a 10-9 record in SEC and postseason games where they scored six or less runs. That record is 10-4 if you start after the series opening loss at Auburn that’s proven to be a turning point in the season.
Both pitching and defense were on display against the Tar Heels. Drew Beam, who struggled in his first three starts this postseason, was efficient and effective in five innings of one run baseball.
“I thought Drew Beam was really, really good,” North Carolina coach Scott Berry said.
“There was conviction to it,” Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello said of Beam.
The junior’s bounce back was a great sign. Tennessee needed him to be better if they were going to win the National Championship. He delivered in his first opportunity and a second one is now looking all the more likely.
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Don’t overlook the defense behind him either. No one will forget Hunter Ensley’s stellar catch running into the wall in center field in the second inning but that wasn’t the only nice play. Dean Curley, Christian Moore and Blake Burke all had impressive plays. The only defensive miscue of the whole night came on a grounder Billy Amick couldn’t corral in the fifth inning.
That’s important too. Tennessee’s defense has been sloppy the entire NCAA Tournament. Not just sloppy but “get you beat at some point” sloppy.
“The defense was outstanding on both sides,” Vitello said.
While it wasn’t the offense’s best night, it wasn’t bad either. There was the usual power surge— a Kavares Tears three-run homer that broke the tie in the fourth inning and a Reese Chapman solo shot an inning later. But there was also an ability to generate runs to help cushion the lead.
Tennessee capitalized when North Carolina walked Colby Backus on four pitches and promptly threw a wild pitch as Dean Curley drove him home with a two-out single up the middle. Another four pitch walk in the eighth inning led to a run when Dylan Dreiling singled and then Tears doubles to right field with two outs.
“Pretty good hitting too,” Ensley said. “Some clutch hits. Two-out hitting was really good so just finding different ways to win ball games.”
The win marked the first time ever that Tennessee’s won its first two games in the College World Series and the two wins came in radically different fashions. But the Vols have been winning in different ways all season and that bodes well for a team that’s a win away from advancing to their second College World Series finals in program history.
“I think we’ve won two different ways in Omaha than we have all year,” Ensley said. “That’s good for the confidence for the team.”
North Carolina
Tennessee baseball vs North Carolina score updates in College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. − Tennessee baseball is off a good start in the College World Series.
The Vols (56-12) face North Carolina (48-14) on Sunday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2) in their second CWS game after winning 12-11 against Florida State on Friday. UT walked off the Seminoles on a ninth-inning single from Dylan Dreiling to cap a four-run inning that erased a three-run deficit.
UNC also walked off its first game on a single from Vance Honeycutt in the ninth inning against Virginia in the opening game Friday.
UT and UNC have not played since the 2019 Chapel Hill Regional. The Vols lost 5-2 in the regional final in the first postseason appearance under coach Tony Vitello.
Tennessee baseball live score updates vs North Carolina in College World Series
Parks Harber singles for the first UNC hit, but Drew Beam pitches around the runner for another scoreless inning. He’s now up to 34 pitches through four innings.
The Vols go down 1-2-3 in the third inning, including a Christian Moore flyout to center.
Drew Beam is through third inning with just 21 pitches after a clean run through the Tar Heels lineup.
Dylan Dreiling leads off the inning with a walk but the Vols don’t do anything with it.
Hunter Ensley robs Anthony Donofrio of extra bases with a catch as he crashes into the centerfield wall. What a catch.
Otherwise, a clean first two innings by Drew Beam
The Vols go down 1-2-3 against Shea Sprague, including a 115 mph groundout by Christian Moore to open the inning.
Drew Beam deals a 1-2-3 first inning against the UNC top of the lineup. Better start for the Vols, including a nice stretch by Blake Burke at first base to secure a 4-3 groundout.
What channel is Tennessee baseball vs. North Carolina on today?
TV: ESPN2 (Watch on Fubo)
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Tennessee baseball vs. North Carolina start time
Tennessee baseball vs. North Carolina location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Charles Schwab Field
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Tennessee baseball schedule
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North Carolina baseball schedule
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College World Series schedule
Below is the full 2024 schedule for the 2024 College World Series:
All times Eastern
Friday, June 14
- Game 1: North Carolina 3, Virginia 2
- Game 2: Tennessee 12, Florida State 11
Saturday, June 15
- Game 3: Kentucky 5, NC State 4 (10 inn.)
- Game 4: Texas A&M 3, Florida 2
Sunday, June 16
- Game 5: Virginia vs. Florida State | 2 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 6: North Carolina vs. Tennessee | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Monday, June 17
- Game 7: NC State vs. Florida | 2 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 8: Kentucky vs. Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Tuesday, June 18
- Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. loser of Game 6 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 10: Winner of Game 7 vs. loser of Game 8 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Wednesday, June 19
- Game 11: Winner of Game 6 vs. winner of Game 9 | 2 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
- Game 12: Winner of Game 8 vs. winner of Game 10 | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Thursday, June 20
- Game 13 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | TBD
- Game 14 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | TBD
College World Series championship finals schedule 2024
Saturday, June 22
- Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
Sunday, June 23
- Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | ABC (Fubo)
Monday, June 24
- Game 3 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Fubo)
College World Series odds
According to BetMGM
2024 College World Series bracket
See the bracket here.
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North Carolina
North Carolina vs. Tennessee schedule, time, TV channel, live stream for 2024 College World Series baseball game | Sporting News
Tennessee and North Carolina clash in the winner’s bracket of the men’s College World Series on Sunday evening after their respective opening-round wins.
The Volunteers are vying to become the first No. 1 overall seed to win the CWS since Miami accomplished the feat 25 years ago. And their high-powered offense showcased its mettle in a zany, 12-11 victory over No. 8 Florida State on Friday night.
Staring down an 11-7 eighth-inning deficit, Tennessee mounted a furious comeback to push the Seminoles to the brink. Overall, the Volunteers recorded 18 hits, with star second baseman Christian Moore hitting for the cycle.
North Carolina also picked up a walk-off victory Friday, edging Virginia, 3-2. Prized outfielder Vance Honeycutt secured the game-winning hit on a ninth-inning single, setting up the Tar Heels for a date with SEC foe Tennessee.
Here is everything you need to know about Tennessee vs. North Carolina, including TV and live stream information.
North Carolina vs. Tennessee schedule
North Carolina and Tennessee are set to meet in the College World Series’ winner’s bracket. The details of their matchup are outlined below.
Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
---|---|---|---|
Sun., June 16 | Game 6: No. 1 Tennessee vs. No. 4 North Carolina | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
What channel is North Carolina vs. Tennessee on?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
North Carolina vs. Tennessee will air live on ESPN, with Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kyle Peterson (color analyst), Chris Burke (color analyst) and Kris Budden (sideline reporter) on the call.
Fans can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
North Carolina vs. Tennessee start time
- Date: Sunday, June 16
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
First pitch between North Carolina and Tennessee is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 16. The game will be played at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tennessee vs. North Carolina radio station
Listen to Tennessee vs. North Carolina, and every game of the 2024 men’s College World Series, live on SiriusXM channel 84.
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Tennessee vs. North Carolina tickets
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