Down 7-2 in the ninth inning, North Carolina struck for five runs to tie it with the big blow a two-out, game-tying three-run homer by Brian Holberton. Then the Heels ended it with five runs in the 14th inning to cap a five hour and 16 minute game with a 12-7 victory over Clemson.
The Tar Heels, 2-0 in ACC tournament play, take on NC State, also 2-0, Saturday night. The two teams split a pair during the regular season with the rubber game of the match being rained out.
Against Clemson in the 14th, Cody Stubbs, who had four hits on the night, singled to lead things off. After a sacrifice bunt moved him to second, Stubbs made third on a passed ball. After a walk to Holberton, Mike Zolk got Stubbs home on a fielder’s choice to put the Heels up 8-7.
Zach Daly singled to load the bases before Chaz Frank wrapped up the game with a three-run triple down the right-field line.