Key facts
- USC beat North Carolina 9-5 in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional.
- USC rallied from a 5-2 deficit to win the game.
- Dean Carpentier hit a grand slam for USC.
USC secured a 9-5 victory against host North Carolina in Game 1 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional on Friday. The USC team mounted a comeback, overcoming a 5-2 deficit to achieve the win. Dean Carpentier was noted for hitting a grand slam that contributed to the team's success. USC starting pitcher Mason Edwards struggled against North Carolina.