Rising Carolina sophomore Kevin O'Connell won MVP honors as the United States dominated the final round -- claiming 18 of 24 points -- to defeat Japan 37-23 at the Fuji Xerox USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship at Tokyo Golf Club. Team USA won eight and halved two of the days 12 matches.

O'Connell, a Green Hope High School graduate, posted his second round in the 60s and his third win of the tournament with a 69-73 win against Hiroki Nishida. O'Connell was named men's MVP after posting the lowest three-day stroke total.

The ACC Freshmen of the Year and Ping All-America Third Team selection carded seven top-10 finishes in Carolina's eleven tournaments over the fall and spring.