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WVU's season comes to an end with 12-7 loss to North Carolina in the College World Series semifinals
North Carolina’s top four hitters combined for 12 hits, eight RBIs and nine runs as the Tar Heels built a 12-1 lead.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 12-7, securing their first College World Series finals appearance since 2007.
Having entered with a 2-0 record, North Carolina benefitted from two days of rest, while West Virginia played an elimination game Tuesday before this rematch.
Offensive leaders Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher each recorded four hits, powering North Carolina's 16-hit attack against the Mountaineers.
The Tar Heels advance to the best-of-three championship series starting Saturday against either Oklahoma or Georgia for the national title.
West Virginia concluded its most successful season in program history with a 47-17 record and first-ever College World Series appearance.