Another opposing ace folds; UNC one win away from CWS after offensive explosion

Posted Jun 6, 2025
With catcher Luke Stevenson shaking off a hitting slump and Gavin Gallaher staying hot, UNC rolled to an 18-2 victory over Arizona in the opener of the Chapel Hill Super Regional at Boshamer Stadium, ending the Wildcats’ eight-game win streak. UNC can advance to its second consecutive College World Series with a win in Game 2 at noon Saturday. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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