They gathered in the player's lounge at Boshamer Stadium, again on Memorial Day, to watch the NCAA Tournament selection show.
In 2015 and 2016, the North Carolina baseball team didn't see its name appear on the television screen. Last season, the Tar Heels were all but guaranteed a national seed. But after going 5-5 over its last 10 games, among other factors, Monday offered a slight range of potential outcomes for UNC, already named a regional host but uncertain about its seeding.
Yet Carolina quickly learned its fate.
Hundreds of fans also gathered at Boshamer Stadium to hear from Mike Fox and then watch the selection show.