UNC walks off USC in Game 3 to reach College World Series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The University of North Carolina baseball team secured a walk-off victory against USC in Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional, winning 4-3 on June 8. UNC was down by two runs entering the eighth inning but rallied back, highlighted by Owen Hull's double that brought in key runs. Cooper Nicholson and Carter French contributed significantly, with Nicholson earning a crucial walk and French hitting a ground ball that advanced the runners. With this win, UNC will make its second College World Series appearance in three years, aiming for its first championship.
- •UNC trailed USC 3-1 heading into the eighth inning.
- •Owen Hull delivered a game-winning double in the ninth.
- •Cooper Nicholson walked to set up the final rally.
- •Carter French's ground ball advanced Nicholson to third base.
- •UNC heads to Omaha for the College World Series.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — UNC's Game 3 walk-off fueled by clutch walk, ninth-inning single
- 9:53 PMChapelboro.com — Owen Hull’s Walk-Off Delivers UNC Baseball to College World Series - Chapelboro.com
"As a result of Owen Hull's fourth double on Sunday afternoon, UNC will play in its second College World Series in three years. Who set up the walkoff?
"Owen Hull's walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth helped the Diamond Heels overcome a 3-2 deficit entering the inning and win 4-3.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:30 PMUNC's Game 3 walk-off fueled by clutch walk, ninth-inning single
As a result of Owen Hull's fourth double on Sunday afternoon, UNC will play in its second College World Series in three years. Who set up the walkoff?
- Chapelboro.comJun 7, 2026, 9:53 PMOwen Hull’s Walk-Off Delivers UNC Baseball to College World Series - Chapelboro.com
Owen Hull's walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninth helped the Diamond Heels overcome a 3-2 deficit entering the inning and win 4-3.
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