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The 2026 Oklahoma baseball team opened the College World Series championship with a 9-3 win over Carolina, highlighted by a breakout performance from Canadian slugger Deiten LaChance and a disciplined pitching staff.
Deiten Lachance’s breakout performance in Game 1 of the finals, coupled with a dramatic turnaround in his hitting streak, has the Oklahoma Sooners one win away from ending a 32‑year championship drought.
After a 9-3 defeat in the first game of the CWS finals, UNC coach Scott Forbes discusses the team's performance, key moments, and the path forward.
Cord Rager, a freshman left-hander from Maypearl, Texas, overcame a shaky opening inning to guide the Oklahoma Sooners to a 9-3 win over North Carolina in the first game of the College World Series championship series, a result that positions the team to clinch the title.
The Tar Heels opened the 2026 College World Series finals with a 9-3 loss to Oklahoma, marked by a pivotal second‑inning collision and a four‑run fourth inning that shifted momentum.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team edged North Carolina 9-3 in the opening game of the College World Series championship Series, setting the stage for a possible third national crown.
The Oklahoma Sooners opened the championship series with a 9-3 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, extending their winning streak to nine games and setting up a must-win Game 2 for UNC.
The Sooners opened the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series finals with a 9‑3 win over North Carolina, fueled by Lachance’s power hitting and a dominant pitching staff.
Oklahoma’s early offensive onslaught, led by Deiten LaChance’s two homers, powered a 9‑3 win over North Carolina in the first game of the College World Series finals.
The opening inning of Game 1 of the NCAA College World Series finals delivered a surprise power surge, with Oklahoma's Deiten Lachance sending a two‑run homer into the night sky while North Carolina's Owen Hull and Carter French chased the ball.
Oklahoma erupted in the fourth inning, turning a 3‑3 tie into a 7‑3 lead before extending to 9‑3. Key performances from Deiten LaChance, Kyle Branch and a clutch single by Camden Johnson sealed the victory, while UNC’s starter Jason DeCaro was pulled after 3.2 innings.
Oklahoma's baseball team has defied expectations, reaching the 2026 NCAA finals with a blend of explosive hitting and dominant freshman pitching.
The championship game was advanced to avoid inclement weather, pitting two unbeaten teams against each other in a highly anticipated showdown.
The best‑of‑three finals at Charles Schwab Field pit Oklahoma against North Carolina, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. ESPN will broadcast the series.
A blend of gritty JUCO transfers, veteran coaching and tight chemistry has propelled the Oklahoma Sooners to the brink of the College World Series.
The Tar Heels, riding a 12‑game hitting streak and a top‑10 ERA, open the 2026 College World Series final against Oklahoma on June 20, aiming to end a 19‑year title drought.
The Tar Heels, boasting a 3.83 team ERA and a .400‑plus hitter in Owen Hull, are favored to capture their first national championship since 2001, while Oklahoma’s freshman‑driven lineup aims to overturn a 30‑year title drought.
Walk‑on Dasan Harris smashed two home runs and drove in five runs as Oklahoma routed No. 3 Georgia, advancing to the College World Series championship series.
Oklahoma’s 11‑4 victory over Georgia showcases a hot hitting streak, a freshman pitcher’s emergence, and a looming clash with the Tar Heels.
A 11-4 victory over Georgia propelled Oklahoma into the best-of-three championship series, setting up a marquee matchup against the Tar Heels with games slated across Saturday, Sunday and possibly Monday.
The Georgia Bulldogs and Oklahoma Sooners meet in the College World Series with a 7 p.m. ET broadcast on ESPN. Georgia arrives after a 2‑0 win over Texas, while Oklahoma looks to translate late‑game resilience into another victory.
The Sooners, led by coach Skip Johnson and a trio of young pitchers, aim to extend their run in the College World Series against the Bulldogs, with a potential matchup against North Carolina looming.
Oklahoma Sooners dominate early MCWS play while adding high‑profile transfers ahead of the 2027 season.
The Bulldogs and the Sooners meet in Omaha with a berth in the championship series on the line, each hoping to extend a winning streak that could define their tournament run.