NC State defeated No. 11 North Carolina 9-8 with a walk-off home run by Brandon Butterworth in the ACC three-game series opener at Doak Field in Raleigh, N.C.

By the Numbers
  • NC State's record: 21-14, 11-8 ACC
  • UNC's record: 29-10, 14-5
Yes, But

The Tar Heels hit five home runs but still fell short, with only one bringing home more than one run.

State of Play
  • NC State secured a narrow victory with a walk-off home run
  • The series will continue on April 19 with Shea Sprague starting for UNC and Dominic Fritton for NC State
What's Next

The series will continue with the next game on Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m.

Bottom Line

Despite UNC's strong offensive performance, NC State emerged victorious with a dramatic walk-off home run, setting the stage for an intense continuation of the series.