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Streak against Tar Heels ends with 8-3 victory

Tech gets win over No. 23 UNC, first since 2007

BLACKSBURG – Behind a strong pitching effort from Kit Scheetz and home runs by seniors Alex Perez and Brendon Hayden, the Virginia Tech baseball team posted an 8-3 victory over No. 23 North Carolina in ACC action at English Field Friday evening.

With the win, the Hokies ended a 22-game losing streak to the Tar Heels that dated back to March 24, 2007, a 6-3 Hokie win in Blacksburg as well. The victory improved Tech to 19-20 overall and 8-11 in the ACC, while UNC drops to 23-15 overall and 9-10 in the league.