After giving up a run in the opening frame, the Tar Heels throttled the Wildcats in a 18-2 victory to move one step closer to the College World Series.

After UNC went to Walker McDuffie, a perfectly placed bunt caused chaos as the Wildcats had the bases loaded and took advantage.

Arizona was led by a strong start from Smith Bailey, who went six innings and allowed three runs on six hits, and a clutch two-run, go-ahead single in the eighth inning by Mason White.

LSU baseball is on its way to Omaha and the College World Series for the 20th time in program history.