UNC Crushes Indiana 12-2 in Game Two

Tar Heels' offense explodes with nine hits and seven walks to run-rule Hoosiers

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The North Carolina Tar Heels' offense put on a dominant display, scoring 12 runs on 9 hits and 7 walks to run-rule the Indiana Hoosiers 12-2 in Game Two of their weekend series. UNC's Erik Paulsen led the way with a 3-run homer, while Colin Hynek added a 2-run triple in a 6-run sixth inning that broke the game open.

Why it matters

This win evens the series between two top college baseball programs and showcases the Tar Heels' offensive firepower early in the season. Indiana will look to bounce back in the rubber match, while UNC aims to take the series with another strong performance.

The details

UNC's offense was firing on all cylinders, with the Tar Heels drawing 7 walks and getting hit by 5 pitches to go along with their 9 hits. The big blow came in the 6th inning when Hynek tripled in 2 runs and Paulsen followed with a 3-run homer. On the mound, UNC starter Folger Boaz went 5 solid innings, and reliever Walker McDuffie worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the 6th to limit the damage.

  • The game was played on February 14, 2026.

The players

Erik Paulsen

A transfer from Stony Brook, Paulsen had a monster game for UNC with a 3-run homer, an RBI single, and a walk.

Colin Hynek

The UNC outfielder tripled in 2 runs in the 6th inning to break the game open.

Folger Boaz

The UNC starting pitcher went 5 innings, allowing 2 runs while showcasing a new cutter in his repertoire.

Walker McDuffie

The UNC reliever worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the 6th inning to limit the damage.

Indiana Hoosiers

The visiting team that was run-ruled by UNC's offensive onslaught in Game Two of the weekend series.

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What they’re saying

“We kept our composure at the plate and took advantage of their mistakes. That's what good teams do.”

— Erik Paulsen, UNC Outfielder (on3.com)

What’s next

UNC will look to clinch the series in the rubber match on Sunday, while Indiana aims to bounce back and even the series.

The takeaway

UNC's offensive outburst in Game Two showcased the Tar Heels' ability to capitalize on their opponents' miscues and get timely hits. This win evens the series and sets up an intriguing rubber match between two top college baseball programs.