CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Interstat) — Eighth-ranked North Carolina pounded out 13 hits and cruised past VCU 13-3 in a nonconference baseball game Wednesday evening at Boshamer Stadium.

Erik Paulsen led the offensive barrage for the Tar Heels, going a perfect 4 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs. His solo shot in the first inning and two-run homer in the fourth highlighted a dominant performance. Jake Schaffner added two RBIs on two doubles, and Colin Hynek launched a solo home run.

North Carolina pitchers Jackson Rose and Boston Flannery combined for 5 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. The Rams managed only four hits, with their three runs coming in the third and fourth innings.

The Tar Heels improved to 8-1-1, while VCU fell to .500 at 4-4.