Gavin Gallaher’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Sends UNC Past Long Island in NCAA Opener

Posted May 31, 2024
Gavin Gallaher to the rescue, as UNC refused to give in Friday. The Tar Heels roared back from a three-run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, rallying past Long Island 11-8 and winning on Gallaher's grand slam to survive this shaky NCAA Tournament opener at Boshamer Stadium. The freshman Gallaher homered twice and drove in six runs. (Inside Carolina)

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