June 1, 2003
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North Carolina
North Carolina won its first regional since 1989, when they won the South Regional, also held in Starkville.
The Tar Heels have now won four games in a row against Mississippi State in Starkville.
Sean Farrell hit his 13th and 14th home runs of the season, including a game-tying two-run homer in the ninth inning.
North Carolina advances to face South Carolina in an NCAA Super Regional next weekend. The site will be announced on Monday.
Mississippi State
Today's game marked the 15th appearance in the regional championship game for MSU. The Bulldogs have participated in 20 regional tournaments, winning eight times.
Mississippi State is now 1-5 all-time against North Carolina, with all six contests coming in NCAA postseason competition.
Today's game marked the first ever home game for Mississippi State in the month of June.
The Bulldogs fell to 4-3 this season in extra inning games.
