3. North Carolina is the bunch responsible for officially dethroning defending champ LSU, though it was anything but easy as the ‘Diamond Heels’ needed extra innings in a decisive final game in their regional. The Heels boast one of the game’s top defensive outfields, featuring Vance Honeycutt and Casey Cook, a big help for a youthful pitching staff. (USA Today)
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