North Carolina advances to the College World Series (CWS) finals for the first time since 2007 after defeating West Virginia 12-7 on Wednesday. The Tar Heels, who enter with a 53-12 record, win again in bracket play to improve to 3-0. Offensively, Owen Hull contributes a triple and two doubles among his four hits, while Gavin Gallaher finishes with four hits and four runs batted in. North Carolina’s offense produces enough runs to secure the win and earn a spot in the best-of-three championship series beginning Saturday.
The finals opponent will come from the remaining CWS matchup between Oklahoma and Georgia. West Virginia, with a 47-17 record, is making its first CWS appearance in the current format and goes 2-2 in the tournament. Both of its losses in the CWS are against North Carolina, underscoring North Carolina’s control of the series between the two teams. The championship series is set for Saturday, with the winner seeking the program’s national baseball championship.
