LSU's Mark Laird is out at second base as North Carolina shortstop Michael Russell holds out throwing to first in the inning of an NCAA College World Series elimination game in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, June 18, 2013. LSU's Alex Bregman reached first base on a fielder's choice. (ERIC FRANCIS/AP Photo)

North Carolina ousts Tigers from CWS with 4-2 win

3:47 PM - Brian Holberton homered, freshman Trent Thornton pitched a strong seven innings and No. 1 national seed North Carolina extended its stay at the College World Series with a 4-2 victory over LSU on Tuesday.

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