Bo Boyden dashed Georgia’s hopes at a national championship.
It was Boyden who delivered North Carolina's clinching win over Georgia’s Robert Loeb to send the Tar Heels to the finals with a 4-3 victory Monday.
Boyden rightfully celebrated the victory with his teammates, coaches and UNC fans who made the trip to Athens. But one person dear to Boyden's heart was unable to see the jubilation first-hand.
Pamela Boyden, Boyden's mother, was forced to stay in their hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina to receive treatment for breast cancer.
After North Carolina's quarterfinals win over Wake Forest, Pamela told her son to stay “Boyden Strong” during his team's NCAA Championships run, especially since she couldn’t be in attendance.