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North Carolina falls to Arkansas in Game 2 of NCAA Super Regional

By Robert Willett
North Carolina left fielder Mikey Madej (2) gathers his thoughts alone in left field following the Tar Heels 4-3 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina left fielder Mikey Madej (2) gathers his thoughts alone in left field following the Tar Heels 4-3 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

The University of North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks in Game 2 of their NCAA baseball Super Regional Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.

The Tar Heels had hoped to tie the best-of-three series after falling to the Razorbacks on Saturday, but Arkansas went ahead in the bottom of the ninth to clinch the win, ending the Tar Heels’ hopes of making it to the College World Series.

Check out game action photos from News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett. Photos will be updated after the game.

North Carolinas Will Sandy (41) gives teammate Johnny Castagnozzi (19) a pat on the back at the first end of the first inning, after holding Arkansas scoreless on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Will Sandy (41) gives teammate Johnny Castagnozzi (19) a pat on the back at the first end of the first inning, after holding Arkansas scoreless on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina Tar Heels stand along the third base line for the National Anthem prior to their game against Arkansas in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The North Carolina Tar Heels stand along the third base line for the National Anthem prior to their game against Arkansas in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Alberto Osuna (23) cracks a smile as he is introduced into the starting lineup for the Tar Heels game against Arkansas during their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Alberto Osuna (23) cracks a smile as he is introduced into the starting lineup for the Tar Heels game against Arkansas during their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The unifrom of North Carolinas Mac Horvath (10) hangs in the Tar Heels dugout prior to their game against Arkansas on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Horvath will miss the game after having emergency appendectomy surgery last night.
The unifrom of North Carolinas Mac Horvath (10) hangs in the Tar Heels dugout prior to their game against Arkansas on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Horvath will miss the game after having emergency appendectomy surgery last night. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina starting pitcher Brandon Schaeffer (39) works from the mound in the second inning against Arkansas during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina starting pitcher Brandon Schaeffer (39) works from the mound in the second inning against Arkansas during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Vance Honeycutt (7) beats the throw by Arkansas pitcher Will McEntire (41) to first baseman Peyton Stovall (10) in the first inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Vance Honeycutt (7) beats the throw by Arkansas pitcher Will McEntire (41) to first baseman Peyton Stovall (10) in the first inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinaís Vance Honeycutt (7) beats the throw by Arkansas pitcher Will McEntire (41) to first baseman Peyton Stovall (10) in the first inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinaís Vance Honeycutt (7) beats the throw by Arkansas pitcher Will McEntire (41) to first baseman Peyton Stovall (10) in the first inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Clemente Inclan (18), Joe Jaconski (17) and Vance Honeycutt (7) take cover in the Tar Heels dugout during a weather delay in the bottom of the second inning during their NCAA Super Regional series game against Arkansas on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Clemente Inclan (18), Joe Jaconski (17) and Vance Honeycutt (7) take cover in the Tar Heels dugout during a weather delay in the bottom of the second inning during their NCAA Super Regional series game against Arkansas on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina pitcher Eric Grintz (5) watches as fans leave Boshamer Stadium and storm clouds roll in, causing a weather delay in the second inning during the Tar Heels game against Arkansas on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C
North Carolina pitcher Eric Grintz (5) watches as fans leave Boshamer Stadium and storm clouds roll in, causing a weather delay in the second inning during the Tar Heels game against Arkansas on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina short stop Danny Serretti (1) forces out Arkansas Cayden Wallace (7) at second base in the fifth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina short stop Danny Serretti (1) forces out Arkansas Cayden Wallace (7) at second base in the fifth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina short stop Danny Serretti (1) throws to first to turn a double play after forcing out Arkansas Cayden Wallace (7) at second base in the fifth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina short stop Danny Serretti (1) throws to first to turn a double play after forcing out Arkansas Cayden Wallace (7) at second base in the fifth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina short stop Danny Serretti (1) throws to first to turn a double play after forcing out Arkansas Cayden Wallace (7) at second base in the fifth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina short stop Danny Serretti (1) throws to first to turn a double play after forcing out Arkansas Cayden Wallace (7) at second base in the fifth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Arkansas assistant coach Bobby Wernes (6) congratulates Jalen Battles (2) after he connected for a double and scored one run in the fourth inning against North Carolina in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Arkansas assistant coach Bobby Wernes (6) congratulates Jalen Battles (2) after he connected for a double and scored one run in the fourth inning against North Carolina in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Arkansas Chris Lanzilli (18) scores on a double by Jalen Battles to give the Razorbacks a 1-0 lead over North Carolina in the fourth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Arkansas Chris Lanzilli (18) scores on a double by Jalen Battles to give the Razorbacks a 1-0 lead over North Carolina in the fourth inning during game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Tomas Frick (52) scores on a wild pitch by Arkansas pitcher Brady Tygart (25) in the seventh inning to tie Arkansas 2-2 in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Tomas Frick (52) scores on a wild pitch by Arkansas pitcher Brady Tygart (25) in the seventh inning to tie Arkansas 2-2 in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Danny Serretti (1) greets Tomas Frick (52) after he scored on a wild pitch by Arkansas pitcher Brady Tygart (25) in the seventh inning to tie Arkansas 2-2 in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Danny Serretti (1) greets Tomas Frick (52) after he scored on a wild pitch by Arkansas pitcher Brady Tygart (25) in the seventh inning to tie Arkansas 2-2 in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Patrick Alvarez (8) and Vance Honeycutt (7) react after a diving catch by Honeycutt on a long ball by Arkansas Brady Slavens in the seventh inning, preventing a go ahead run from scoring in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Patrick Alvarez (8) and Vance Honeycutt (7) react after a diving catch by Honeycutt on a long ball by Arkansas Brady Slavens in the seventh inning, preventing a go ahead run from scoring in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Eric Grintz (5) and his teammates react after a diving catch by Vance Honeycutt on a long ball by Arkansas Brady Slavens in the seventh inning in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Eric Grintz (5) and his teammates react after a diving catch by Vance Honeycutt on a long ball by Arkansas Brady Slavens in the seventh inning in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina pitcher David Palermo (38) works from the mound against Arkansas Zack Gregory (3) in the seventh inning in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina pitcher David Palermo (38) works from the mound against Arkansas Zack Gregory (3) in the seventh inning in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes has a word with Johnny Castagnozzi (19) before his at bat in the seventh inning against Arkansas in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes has a word with Johnny Castagnozzi (19) before his at bat in the seventh inning against Arkansas in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tomas Frick (52) scores on a single by Patrick Alvarez (8) to give the Tar Heels a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina’s Tomas Frick (52) scores on a single by Patrick Alvarez (8) to give the Tar Heels a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning in game two of their NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Arkansas Peyton Stovall (10) and his teammate celebrate following a single by Brady Slavens that scored the game winning run, giving the Razorback a 4-3 victory over North Carolina and clinching the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Arkansas Peyton Stovall (10) and his teammate celebrate following a single by Brady Slavens that scored the game winning run, giving the Razorback a 4-3 victory over North Carolina and clinching the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina baseball team reacts as Arkansas scores the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning securing a 4-3 victory and clinching the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The North Carolina baseball team reacts as Arkansas scores the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning securing a 4-3 victory and clinching the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The North Carolina baseball team reacts as Arkansas scores the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning securing a 4-3 victory and clinching the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The North Carolina baseball team reacts as Arkansas scores the game winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning securing a 4-3 victory and clinching the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolinas Eric Grintz (5) embraces closing pitcher Caden OBrien (34) following the Tar Heels 4-3 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolinas Eric Grintz (5) embraces closing pitcher Caden OBrien (34) following the Tar Heels 4-3 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina third baseman Johnny Castagnozzi (19) and Danny Serretti(1) react following the Tar Heels 4-3 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina third baseman Johnny Castagnozzi (19) and Danny Serretti(1) react following the Tar Heels 4-3 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes congratulates Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn following the Razorbacks 4-3 victory in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes congratulates Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn following the Razorbacks 4-3 victory in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes congratulates Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn following the Razorbacks 4-3 victory in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
North Carolina coach Scott Forbes congratulates Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn following the Razorbacks 4-3 victory in the NCAA Super Regional series on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Boshamer Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published June 12, 2022 at 1:43 PM.

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