UNC Baseball advances to Super Regional after 9-3 victory over ECU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels secured their spot in the Super Regional by defeating the ECU Pirates 9-3 in the Chapel Hill Regional on May 30, 2026. UNC showcased a dominant performance, notching three wins during the weekend without a loss. Folger Boaz, Walker McDuffie, and Jackson Rose contributed on the mound, while the offense capitalized on ECU's errors and pitching struggles. After building an early lead, UNC maintained control despite a late push from ECU. With this win, UNC will host the winner of the College Station Regional in the next round of the tournament.
- •UNC finished the Chapel Hill Regional 3-0.
- •Folger Boaz started strong for UNC, helping to establish an early lead.
- •Jackson Rose closed the game with four strikeouts in four innings.
- •UNC will face the winner of the College Station Regional next.
- •ECU struggled to mount a comeback despite aggressive efforts in the fourth inning.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — UNC Baseball wins the Chapel Hill Regional with a 9-3 win over ECU
"The Heels will host their third straight Super Regional after going 3-0 in the first weekend
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