Kai Wagner, a sophomore from Parker, Colorado, has been named the TicketSmarter Summit League Baseball Peak Performer of the Week after helping the Bears secure a series win over Omaha. Despite battling nagging injuries, Wagner's performance was pivotal, with seven hits in 13 at-bats, including two home runs and a double, while also scoring seven runs and driving in another seven. His standout moment came with a grand slam in the series-opening win. Wagner's impressive three-game series statistics included a slash line of .538/.571/1.077. Up next, the Bears will face South Dakota State in a Summit League series, followed by a home game against Oral Roberts.

By the Numbers
  • 7 hits in 13 at-bats
  • .538 batting average for the series
  • 2 home runs and 1 double
  • 7 runs scored and 7 RBIs
State of Play
  • Kai Wagner named TicketSmarter Summit League Baseball Peak Performer of the Week
  • UNC Bears heading for a Summit League series against South Dakota State
  • Upcoming home game against Oral Roberts
What's Next

Wagner and the Bears will face South Dakota State in a Summit League series, followed by a home game against Oral Roberts. They will also have a road trip, including a mid-week affair against The Air Force Academy.