The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill baseball team saw its regular‑season finale slip away on Saturday, dropping a 7‑2 decision to North Carolina State.
Starter Folger Boaz surrendered two runs in the opening inning, putting the Wolfpack ahead early.
NC State compiled 13 hits, highlighted by a pair of consecutive home runs in the fifth frame that stretched the lead.
The Tar Heels managed only four hits, with solo shots from Cooper Nicholson and Gavin Gallaher accounting for their two runs.
ACC Tournament Outlook
Finishing the schedule at 43‑10‑1 overall and 22‑8 in ACC play, UNC secured the No. 2 seed in the upcoming tournament, earning a double bye into the quarterfinals.
The bracket also features Georgia Tech as the top seed after a 25‑5 league run, while Florida State occupies the No. 3 position.
With the regular season in the books, the Tar Heels now turn their attention to the tournament, where they will aim to translate their strong conference record into a deep run.