Owen Hull’s walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth helped the Diamond Heels overcome a 3-2 deficit entering the inning and win 4-3, punching a thrilling ticket to the Men’s College World Series in Omaha next weekend.
Hull’s hit capped a stellar day, in which the center fielder clubbed three doubles in addition to his late walk-off, which was technically a single. Hull also drove in UNC’s only run of the first seven innings, as the Carolina offense struggled mightily against Trojan starter Andrew Johnson.
This is now the third time this season UNC has won a weekend series after dropping the opening game.
Sunday’s win clinches UNC’s 13th trip to the College World Series, ninth since 2006 and second in the last three seasons. Carolina has also now won 50 games in a single season for the first time since 2013, and won a Super Regional after dropping Game 1 for the first time ever.
The Diamond Heels will face Ole Miss in Omaha next weekend, with a date and time to be determined later.
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