Oklahoma surged to an 11‑4 victory over Georgia in the semifinals of the College World Series, delivering a decisive blow to a Bulldogs team that had captured a school‑record 53 wins.
The Sooners struck early, with Jason Walk, Trey Gambill and Dasan Harris each launching home runs that put Oklahoma ahead before the first inning was even complete.
Early Onslaught Sets the Tone
Georgia answered in the fifth with a double from Kolby Branch, who later scored a run, but the Sooners quickly answered back, extending their lead to 5‑3 by the sixth inning through a series of bases‑loaded walks.
Oklahoma’s bats stayed hot, adding more homers in the eighth to push the margin to 9‑3, while Paul Farley’s 3.1 innings on the mound kept the Bulldogs at bay despite their rally attempts.
Branch’s Career Milestone
Kolby Branch finished his collegiate career with 56 home runs, a tally that underscored his impact for the Bulldogs and highlighted the depth of talent on the roster.
Georgia’s Historic Run Comes to an End
The Bulldogs closed the season with a 53‑14 record, securing the SEC regular‑season title for the first time since 2008 and capturing their inaugural SEC Tournament championship before advancing to the College World Series.
Although their final CWS standing was a tie for third with a 2‑2 mark, the run represented a historic breakthrough for the program and set the stage for future success.
The game featured contributions from a host of Sooner players, including Ryan Black, LJ Mercurius, Matt Scott, Justin Byrd, Zach Brown, Grant Edwards and Joe Nottingham, while Georgia’s lineup also saw action from players such as Wes Johnson.