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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.
Moments after the UNC centerfielder knocked a hit to the outfield wall and drove in the winning run, Tar Heel fans, UNC leaders and college baseball commentators took to social media to react to the dramatic finish. Here are some highlights:
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— Michael Crawford (@michaelcrawford.com) 2026-06-07T21:48:34.027Z
💙💙💙🐏🐏🐏#GDTBATH #TarHeels #GoHeels #UNC
— Wilson (@wc-thats-me.bsky.social) 2026-06-07T21:49:00.729Z
Now, the Diamond Heels will prepare to face Ole Miss in the quarterfinals of the College World Series. Carolina’s game will be Friday, June 12, with a first pitch time of either 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. EST.
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