Tar Heels advance to national championship series after defeating West Virginia
Goheels.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels secured a spot in the national championship series after defeating West Virginia 12-7 on June 17, 2026. The Tar Heels' offense thrived, accumulating 16 hits and capitalizing on strategic base running. Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher, and Erik Paulsen emerged as key players, combining for 11 hits and seven RBIs. Carolina now awaits the outcome of the Georgia vs. Oklahoma game for their championship matchup schedule.
- •UNC scored 12 runs on 16 hits against West Virginia.
- •Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher, and Erik Paulsen drove in seven runs combined.
- •Jackson Rose pitched 4.1 scoreless innings in relief.
- •UNC now awaits the outcome of Georgia vs. Oklahoma.
- 9:34 PMGoheels.com — Lucas: West Virginia Rapid Reactions (G2) - University of North Carolina Athletics
"Quick takeaways from the Wednesday game against West Virginia.
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