Carolina surged past West Virginia 12‑7 on Thursday, clinching a spot in the national championship series and keeping their title hopes alive.
Road to the Final
The Tar Heels' bats were relentless, as Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher and Erik Paulsen combined for 11‑for‑15 at the plate, driving in seven runs and scoring six.
On the mound, starter Folger Boaz was pulled after 4.1 innings, making way for freshman Jackson Rose, who tossed 4.1 scoreless frames before handing the ball to Matthew Matthijs and Caden Glauber, the latter striking out three in 2.1 innings.
A burst of speed from Armani Guzman in the fifth inning sparked a five‑run rally for West Virginia, but Carolina's aggressive baserunning and timely hits kept the pressure on.
With a couple of days off before the final, the team now waits to see whether Georgia or Oklahoma will emerge as their opponent in the championship showdown.