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Game 1 of the Men’s College World Series Championship between Oklahoma and North Carolina has been moved to 2 p.m. CT on Saturday due to expected rain, with broadcast details unchanged and potential impacts on fan travel.
North Carolina will rely on Folger Boaz to start the crucial June 17 game, a left‑hander returning from elbow surgery and poised to help the Tar Heels clinch a spot in the best‑of‑three championship series.
North Carolina’s baseball squad rallied in the seventh inning to defeat West Virginia 5-2, advancing to the brink of the College World Series championship.
The Rebels' 2026 College World Series debut ends in a 6-2 loss, pushing them into a high-pressure elimination schedule.
The white helmet, bought by pitchers and wielded as a home‑run token, marks a turnaround for Ole Miss, who now face North Carolina in Omaha.
Beyond the baseball diamond, Omaha offers historic neighborhoods, world‑class zoos, art museums, and a lively food scene that includes a charitable Jell‑O shot tradition.
Oklahoma’s win over Kansas secures a fifth SEC team in the Men’s College World Series, extending the conference’s six‑title streak since 2016.
A 15‑7 loss to Jacksonville State has left Virginia Baseball facing elimination, with pitching woes and a must‑win showdown against Southern Miss on the horizon.
The top‑seeded UCLA Bruins were upset by Saint Mary’s, with Jacob Johnson’s two solo home runs exposing a brittle offense and the suspension of key player Will Gasparino.
The 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament opened this weekend, featuring 64 teams competing in regionals and super‑regionals on the road to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
Lincoln Southwest Boys Soccer edged Omaha South 1-0 in the Class A state final, delivering a clean sheet and ending a 12‑year title drought.
The Lexington Volunteer Fire Department escorted the team, and local fans gathered to show their support before the championship match.