OMAHA, Neb. — UNC’s College World Series game on Tuesday had all the makings of another magical finish. ⁠ ⁠ The Tar Heels fell behind early and used a big inning to catapult themselves back into the contest. Their superstar Vance Honeycutt went 3-5, including a three-run moonshot. They entered the final frame down just two runs. ⁠ ⁠ For a team whose calling card all postseason has been ninth-inning magic, it almost seemed inevitable that UNC would have another trick up its sleeve. ⁠ ⁠ But when all was said and done and Florida State made the final out, UNC’s season ended unceremoniously. No walk-off celebration in right field or at home plate. No jersey lying on the grass after being ripped off of the late-game hero.⁠ ⁠ There was nothing but tears and end-of-year hugs. It was over, just like that. The magic had run out.⁠ ⁠ 📲 Tap the link in our bio to read more.⁠ 📸 Photo by @laracro.photo⁠ ✍️ Story by Brendan Lunga.