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Diamond Heels stay put in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
TL;DR
The North Carolina Tar Heels remain at No. 2 in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after a successful week, including a series win against Duke. They are currently trailing only UCLA, the top-ranked team.
Key points
- North Carolina Tar Heels remain No. 2 in Coaches Poll
- Tar Heels won series against Duke
- UNC had a 3-1 record last week
- UCLA is the top-ranked team
- Tar Heels scored 22 runs in a game against Duke
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The North Carolina Tar Heels' men's baseball program is playing their best baseball of the season. Fresh off a big series win against Georgia Tech, the Tar Heels took another ACC series. This time they went on the road and took care of business against Duke.
UNC got a win on Thursday and then won the series on Sunday with a 22-run outburst. Even after a 3-1 week, the Diamond Heels stood put in the latest USA TODAY Sports Baseball Coaches Poll.
The Tar Heels moved up to No. 2 last week and now, that's where they are staying at for the updated poll. UNC trails only UCLA which has been the best team in the country for most of the season.
Below is the full USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll:
| Rank | Team | Record | PTS | 1st | Prev | Chg | Hi/Lo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA Bruins | 39-4 | 749 | 29 | 1 | - | 1/2 |
| 2 | North Carolina Tar Heels |
Q&A
Why did the North Carolina Tar Heels stay at No. 2 in the Coaches Poll?
The Tar Heels maintained their No. 2 ranking due to a strong performance, including a series win against Duke.
Who is the top-ranked team ahead of the Tar Heels in the Coaches Poll?
UCLA is the top-ranked team, leading the Coaches Poll ahead of the Tar Heels.
What was the Tar Heels' record for the week leading to the Coaches Poll update?
The Tar Heels had a 3-1 record for the week, including a significant win against Duke.
What notable performance did the Tar Heels have against Duke?
The Tar Heels had a remarkable 22-run outburst in their series-clinching win against Duke.