A flawless weekend in Chapel Hill
The Tar Heels closed out a perfect regional run with a 9-3 triumph over East Carolina, marking their first 3-0 sweep since 2019 and cementing their status as one of the nation's most consistent postseason teams.
Starting pitcher Folger Boaz delivered 3.1 innings before being pulled, after which Walker McDuffie entered and engineered an inning‑ending double play that preserved an 8-1 lead. Jackson Rose then shut the door with four hitless frames, sealing the victory.
Offensively, Erik Paulsen sparked the offense with a two‑run single that pushed the lead to 5-0, while earlier contributions from the bench — including Rom Kellis V and Carter French — provided depth and flexibility that proved crucial in the later stages.
The win not only highlights the team's home dominance, reflected in a .837 winning percentage at Chapel Hill, but also offers a timely boost for the Atlantic Coast Conference, which has faced challenges in recent postseason outings. The Tar Heels now await the winner of the College Station regional to determine their next opponent in the super‑regional bracket.