UNC slugger Erik Paulsen honors late father with Regional MVP honor

Posted Jun 2, 2026
UNC swept its way through the Chapel Hill Regional, with Erik Paulsen earning Most Outstanding Player Honors. For Paulsen, his honor means more than any random MVP selection. It highlights a promise he made to his late father, Erik, who watched every single game until transferring to Chapel Hill. Paulsen went 6-for-12 with six RBI and two runs. (USA Today)

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