CLEMSON, S.C. (Interstat) — The Clemson Tigers erased a five-run deficit to defeat fourth-ranked North Carolina 9-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference series opener at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday.

North Carolina built a 5-0 lead by the third inning, but Clemson responded with five runs in the fifth to tie it. Jackson Moore’s two-run homer in the seventh provided crucial insurance for the Tigers. He finished with four RBIs.

Clemson starter Aidan Knaak struck out nine over six innings. Jack Crighton and Nate Savoie also homered for the Tigers, who improved to 23-12. Jake Schaffner and Colin Hynek hit solo homers for the Tar Heels, who fell to 28-6-1.