National seeds go 4-0 on Day 1 of Super Regionals, but it wasn't always easy

Posted Jun 8, 2024
If nothing else, give North Carolina credit for having a flair for the dramatic. Friday in Game 1 of their Super series against West Virginia, Scott Forbes’ 4th-seeded team pulled yet another rabbit out of its hat. Entering the 8th inning trailing by 2 against Mountaineers’ ace Derek Clark, UNC got within a run on a homer by No. 9 hitter Colby Wilkerson. (Saturday Road)

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