North Carolina secured a 5-2 victory over West Virginia at the College World Series in Omaha, extending their unbeaten streak to two games. The win was achieved in front of a lively crowd and underscored the Tar Heels' ability to seize momentum when it mattered most.
A rally built on West Virginia miscues
The decisive moment came in the bottom of the seventh inning, when West Virginia committed a pair of errors that allowed North Carolina to plate three unearned runs. Those runs shifted the balance of the game and gave the Tar Heels a comfortable lead heading into the final innings.
With the win, North Carolina now sits at 2-0 in the tournament and will look to maintain its early dominance as the competition progresses. The team's pitching staff limited West Virginia's offense for the majority of the game, while timely hitting added the necessary support to seal the victory.