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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.
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.
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.
Three decisive wins have propelled North Carolina to the championship series, where they will face Oklahoma in a rematch of postseason history.
The championship game was advanced to avoid inclement weather, pitting two unbeaten teams against each other in a highly anticipated showdown.
The North Carolina Tar Heels have secured a spot in the 2026 MCWS final, setting up a showdown with the Oklahoma Sooners and aiming for a historic championship.
With the final series moved to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, key figures from the Tar Heels discuss strategy, recent Gold Glove honors and the road that brought them to Omaha.
Oklahoma’s 11‑4 victory over Georgia, highlighted by Dasan Harris’s five‑RBI performance, sets up a best‑of‑3 final against North Carolina, who advanced with a 12‑7 win over West Virginia.
The Tar Heels powered past West Virginia in Omaha, with Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher leading a potent offense.
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels delivered a historic 12‑7 victory over West Virginia in the 2026 College World Series, establishing a new offensive benchmark and securing a spot in the championship series for the first time in 19 years.
UNC’s record‑breaking 12‑run victory over West Virginia propels the Tar Heels into the CWS finals, showcasing a potent offense that could end a 19‑year championship drought.
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 12-7 in the opening game of the College Baseball World Series, extending their winning streak and setting up a showdown with the Oklahoma-Georgia winner.
UNC’s 12‑run outburst, led by Owen Hull and Gavin Gallaher, propels them into the final series of the College World Series.
After a 12‑7 victory over West Virginia, the University of North Carolina advanced to the championship series of the College World Series, a feat not achieved since 2007.
In a high‑scoring showdown, the University of North Carolina baseball team surged past West Virginia 12‑7, securing its first championship series appearance since 2007 and setting up a clash with either Georgia or Oklahoma.
The Tar Heels erupted for an 8-1 lead by the fourth inning, fueled by a barrage of extra-base hits and clutch RBIs. Freshman Jackson Rose shut down the Mountaineers’ late rally, preserving a 12-6 edge and sealing a spot in the finals.
A historic West Virginia Mountaineers season concluded with a 12-7 defeat to the North Carolina Tar Heels in the College World Series, as the Tar Heels built an early lead and held off a late rally.
Carolina’s offense and pitching combine for a decisive win, positioning them for the title game.
The Tar Heels, riding a rare 2‑0 start, face the Mountaineers in Omaha at 2 p.m. ET, with key batters delivering standout performances.
North Carolina’s baseball squad secured a 5‑2 victory over West Virginia in the College World Series, moving into the winner’s bracket and setting up a midweek clash with the survivor of the Troy‑West Virginia matchup.
North Carolina’s seventh‑inning rally, led by Gavin Gallaher’s clutch triple, secures a 5‑2 win over West Virginia and sets up a pivotal clash with Troy
The University of North Carolina’s baseball team defeated West Virginia 5-2 in the Winners’ Bracket, advancing to a championship series showdown.
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.
North Carolina defeated West Virginia 5-2 in a College World Series game, highlighted by a three-run seventh inning and strong relief pitching.