Georgia Tech's baseball squad capped a remarkable season by downing North Carolina 13-6 in the championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, held at Truist Field in Charlotte. The win not only secured the conference tournament title but also locked in the Yellow Jackets' regular-season championship, delivering a rare double crown.
A Double Crown for the Yellow Jackets
The tournament, which ran from May 19 through May 23, brought together all 16 ACC members in a single-site showdown. The schedule saw the Yellow Jackets navigate a tough bracket, ultimately meeting the Tar Heels in a high-scoring finale that swung in their favor with a six-run fifth inning.
North Carolina entered the championship with momentum from a 2025 title run that had ended a 23-year drought. The Tar Heels had dispatched Clemson, Boston College and Florida State to reach the final, but a late surge by Georgia Tech's lineup proved decisive.
Coach Danny Clark's side displayed a balanced attack, combining power hitting with aggressive baserunning. The 13 runs came on a mix of timely doubles and a three-run homer that shifted the game's momentum, while the pitching staff limited the Tar Heels to just six hits over nine innings.
The victory sparked a wave of celebration among Yellow Jackets fans who had waited years for a conference sweep. With the regular-season crown already secured, the tournament triumph adds a narrative of dominance that could influence national rankings and future recruiting.