No. 12 Tar Heels Take Series Opener from Duke, 8-5

Posted Mar 26, 2011
No. 12 North Carolina overcame its largest deficit of the season to record an 8-5 win over rival Duke (15-9, 2-5 ACC) Friday afternoon at Boshamer Stadium. Freshman Brian Holberton drove in a career-high three RBI in the victory, while Tommy Coyle extended his hit streak to 13 games with a 3-for-4 effort. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils will do battle again on Saturday with first pitch slated for 12 noon. (Tar Heel Blue)

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