Tar Heels' Season Ends in Shutout Loss to Notre Dame

Posted Jun 5, 2005

Behind the pitching of starter Dan Kapala and a two-run single from right fielder Craig Cooper, No. 3 seed Notre Dame posted a 3-0 victory over No. 2 seed North Carolina in an elimination game Sunday in NCAA Gainesville Regional action at McKethan Stadium. The Tar Heels, who were shutout for just the second time this season, end the year with a 41-19-1 record. (Tar Heel Blue)

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