Owen Hull played a huge part in sending the North Carolina Tar Heels to the 2026 College World Series in Omaha. North Carolina won game three of the Chapel Hill super regional 4-3 against the USC Trojans.
A recap of Hull and his big day in Chapel Hill
For most of the game, the Tar Heels struggled to find runs as USC led until the ninth inning. However, this did not stop Hull from having a huge game.
The junior from Alexandria, Va. had four doubles in the win over USC on Sunday. He accounted for nearly half of North Carolina’s hitting in the College World Series-clinching victory.
The biggest play of the game came from Hull at the bottom of the ninth inning. The score was 3-3, and Hull was up to bat with runners at first and second base. Hull sent a ball deep into center field. USC center fielder Kevin Takeuchi was unable to make a play on the baseball, and Hull walked the game off on his fourth double of the game.
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— Carolina Baseball (@DiamondHeels) June 7, 2026
Hull and his 2026 season with the Tar Heels
Hull transferred into North Carolina from George Mason. He’s been one of the best transfer players in the entire country during the 2026 college baseball season.
Hull has a .390 batting average with 24 doubles and 81 RBIs. He also has an on-base percentage of .505 this season and is a threat on the base paths with 17 stolen bases.
Hull is one of four North Carolina players to be named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He is also in the top five in the ACC in batting average behind Georgia Tech players Vahn Lackey and Jarren Advincula.
Up next for North Carolina
The North Carolina Tar Heels are heading to the College World Series for the second time in three seasons. Their first game in the event at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha will be Friday, June 12. A first pitch time is to be determined.
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PHOTO: Via Owen Hull on Instagram (@owen.hull)
