
Sooners Set for Showdown with Alabama in College World Series
Oklahoma enters the College World Series with a potent offense, a stingy pitching staff, and a milestone‑making coach, ready to meet Alabama this weekend.
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Oklahoma enters the College World Series with a potent offense, a stingy pitching staff, and a milestone‑making coach, ready to meet Alabama this weekend.
The Sooners add speed and catching depth from Tennessee and Pittsburgh, aiming to extend their winning streak against Alabama in the upcoming CWS matchup.
Dayton Tockey’s five tournament home runs and a deep, balanced lineup underscore Oklahoma’s push for a championship, as coach Skip Johnson praises the team’s unselfish spirit.
The Southeastern Conference will field a record five clubs at the 2026 NCAA College World Series, each arriving with a different formula for success. From Texas' pitching depth to Georgia's power surge, the opening matchup promises a clash of styles.

Kansas Jayhawks close a record-breaking season with a 13-2 loss to Oklahoma in the Super Regional final

The Sooners erupted for 13 runs, highlighted by standout performances from Deiten Lachance and Dasan Harris, and will now face Alabama in the opening game of the tournament.

The Jayhawks' best season in recent memory concluded with a 13‑2 loss to Oklahoma, ending a run that set numerous school records.

The Jayhawks' record‑breaking season concluded with a 13‑2 loss to Oklahoma, ending a run that delivered the program’s first regular‑season and tournament titles in decades.

A sudden flash of lightning forced officials to halt the Super Regional showdown between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Oklahoma Sooners on Sunday, June 7, 2026, leaving the Kansas side trailing 8-1 as the game was called off for the day.

A sudden thunderstorm halted the NCAA Super Regional contest between Oklahoma and Kansas in the third inning, preserving an 8‑1 lead for the Sooners and setting up a Monday resumption broadcast on ESPN2.
The Kansas baseball team fell 8-1 to Oklahoma on Sunday, but a rally is brewing as the series shifts to Monday.

The Kansas baseball team faced a sudden stoppage in its series with Oklahoma after a lightning strike, trailing 8-1, with a decisive Monday resumption looming.

On June 6, 2026, the University of Kansas baseball squad dominated Oklahoma 8-1 in a home matchup that featured multiple home runs and solid pitching.

The Oklahoma Sooners will meet the Kansas Jayhawks in a best‑of‑three super regional this weekend, with the victor heading to Omaha for the NCAA championship series. Here’s what fans need to know about the schedule, broadcast options and key players.

Oklahoma’s baseball team, fresh off a surprise victory over Georgia Tech, prepares for a pivotal Super Regional against Kansas, driven by a belief‑filled coaching staff and an underdog mentality.

Dayton Tockey’s 454‑foot home run capped a comeback victory, securing Oklahoma’s first regional title since 2022 and setting up a super regional clash with Kansas.

The upcoming super regional pits Kansas' resilient, home‑run heavy lineup against Oklahoma's deep pitching staff and inconsistent but potent offense, setting the stage for a decisive battle for a College World Series berth.

The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has surged into the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2022, fueled by a grueling schedule, clutch hits and a youthful pitching staff.
The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team has advanced to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time since 2022, beating Georgia Tech twice in Atlanta and preparing for a best‑of‑three series against Kansas.
With eight super regional sites hosting the final push toward the College World Series, USA TODAY Network highlights the players whose recent performances could tip the balance for their squads.
The NCAA baseball tournament super regionals are underway, and USA TODAY Network has highlighted the players most likely to decide each series as teams vie for a spot in the College World Series.

The Kansas Jayhawks, riding a program‑record 45‑wins, will welcome the Oklahoma Sooners, who chase their 12th Omaha appearance, in a winner‑takes‑all Super Regional.

The Jayhawks secured a Super Regional berth at Hoglund Ballpark, now facing a talented Oklahoma team that upset the No. 2 national seed.

Two Sunday victories put the Oklahoma Sooners on the brink of a championship, combining a 15‑5 rout of The Citadel with a six‑run comeback over Georgia Tech.