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Wow. If you watched Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional between UNC and USC, your voice is shot and you're speechless.
Down two runs in the eighth inning on a day its offense largely struggled, North Carolina roared back to walk-off the Trojans, 4-3 and advance to the College World Series.
Owen Hull, the Diamond Heels' best hitter all season long, provided the knockout punch with a deep fly ball to left-center field. Hull's fourth double just missed the outstretched glove of center fielder Kevin Takeuchi, sending a previously-anxious Boshamer Stadium crowd into complete pandemonium.
UNC left fielder Tyler Howe grounded out on the first pitch he faced in the ninth inning, then slugger Cooper Nicholson came up to bat. Down 0-2, Nicholson worked his way on base, bringing up Carter French.
Known more for his speed and defense, French grounded a hard ball through the infield and got on base. Jake Schaffner lofted a deep fly ball to right-center field, driving in Nicholson for the tying run. Up stepped Hull and the very next pitch, after USC missed a tough pop-up in foul territory, Hull delivered the fireworks.
Adrian Lopez scored on a Caden Glauber balk in the first inning, Takeuchi homered in the fourth, followed by a fifth-inning Andrew Lamb bomb. Glauber settled down after allowing his three runs, striking out 11 Trojans in another dominant performance.
Enjoy this moment, Tar Heel Nation. Your Diamond Heels are going to Omaha. Take a look at several social media reactions below after North Carolina's historic comeback.
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC baseball: Social media reacts to Super Regional walkoff, CWS berth
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Down two runs in the eighth inning on a day its offense largely struggled, North Carolina roared back to walk-off the Trojans, 4-3 and advance to the College World Series.
Owen Hull, the Diamond Heels' best hitter all season long, provided the knockout punch with a deep fly ball to left-center field. Hull's fourth double just missed the outstretched glove of center fielder Kevin Takeuchi, sending a previously-anxious Boshamer Stadium crowd into complete pandemonium.
UNC left fielder Tyler Howe grounded out on the first pitch he faced in the ninth inning, then slugger Cooper Nicholson came up to bat. Down 0-2, Nicholson worked his way on base, bringing up Carter French.
Known more for his speed and defense, French grounded a hard ball through the infield and got on base. Jake Schaffner lofted a deep fly ball to right-center field, driving in Nicholson for the tying run. Up stepped Hull and the very next pitch, after USC missed a tough pop-up in foul territory, Hull delivered the fireworks.
Adrian Lopez scored on a Caden Glauber balk in the first inning, Takeuchi homered in the fourth, followed by a fifth-inning Andrew Lamb bomb. Glauber settled down after allowing his three runs, striking out 11 Trojans in another dominant performance.
Enjoy this moment, Tar Heel Nation. Your Diamond Heels are going to Omaha. Take a look at several social media reactions below after North Carolina's historic comeback.
UNC IS GOING TO THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
Scott Forbes and Roy Williams celebrating the big W!
ARE YOU THIS EXCITED?!
How did Owen Hull do it?!
"I just hit the ball hard ... and let my swing do the work."
Owen Hull after hitting a walk-off double to take the Tar Heels to the college World Series.
North Carolina belongs in Omaha just do.
What A STUD…️ pic.twitter.com/XDvnfBlAzu
— Jay (@Jayy_Hardyy252) June 7, 2026
GO HEELS!
Bosh Magic is REAL
Carter French...Captain clutch?!
Coach Forbes gets the ice bath!
Diamond Heels stay HOT with Globe on the bump
This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC baseball: Social media reacts to Super Regional walkoff, CWS berth
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