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Oklahoma's baseball squad clinched the national championship with a 13‑2 victory over North Carolina, driven by a dominant pitching performance from LJ Mercurius and key contributions from a roster of home‑grown talent.
The Tar Heels' championship hopes were dashed by a late surge from the Sooners, who capitalized on a series of pitching missteps.
Oklahoma’s third College World Series championship was anchored by Jaxon Willits, named Most Outstanding Player after a dominant performance that included 13 hits, four doubles, a home run, six runs and seven RBI across six games.
Jaxon Willits was crowned MVP of the 2026 Men’s College World Series after a record‑setting 13‑hit performance that helped Oklahoma defeat North Carolina 13‑2. The achievement comes just days after he celebrated his first Father’s Day as a new dad.
Oklahoma secured its first NCAA baseball championship in three decades, crushing North Carolina 13-2 in the College World Series finals. Key performances from Branch, Mercurius and Willits powered the win, while the Tar Heels' usually reliable pitching faltered.
Oklahoma’s 13‑2 win in the championship game caps a historic offensive surge, highlighted by Jaxon Willits’ MVP performance and Kyle Branch’s six‑RBI explosion.
After dropping Game 2, Oklahoma rallied to defeat North Carolina 13-2 in a decisive Game 3, clinching its first College World Series crown since 1994 and cementing a historic postseason run.
The Oklahoma Sooners clinched the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Saturday, routing North Carolina 13‑2 in Omaha. Kyle Branch’s four‑hit, six‑RBI outing and a stifling pitching display capped a dominant tournament run.
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in the 2026 NCAA baseball final, delivering a five‑run burst and never looking back.
Oklahoma's 13-2 victory in the 2026 College World Series finale ends UNC's championship run, highlighted by a four‑run onslaught and historic first title since 1994.
Oklahoma's baseball team captured its first national championship since 1994, defeating North Carolina 13-2 in the College World Series final. The victory highlights a resilient postseason run, key performances from emerging talents, and a strategic shift under Coach Skip Johnson.
The Oklahoma Sooners will look to even the series against the North Carolina Tar Heels in a high‑stakes Game Three at Charles Schwab Field, with broadcast and streaming details confirmed.
Oklahoma and North Carolina meet on June 22 for a winner‑take‑all Game 3 at the College World Series, with starters Nick Wesloski and Jackson Rose headlining the matchup.
Oklahoma’s 9‑3 win sets up a single‑game final against North Carolina, with the championship on the line Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on ABC.
With a nine‑game streak and a 9‑3 opening win, Oklahoma seeks to finish the best‑of‑three series, while North Carolina prepares a comeback effort led by pitcher Ryan Lynch.
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.
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 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.
Oklahoma's starting shortstop Jaxon Willits is marking his debut as a father while competing in the College World Series championship Series, blending personal milestones with athletic pursuits.
The first game of the best‑of‑three championship series is set for Saturday, June 20 at 3 p.m. ET at Charles Schwab Field, where UNC will rely on Jason DeCaro and Owen Hull, while Oklahoma counters with Cord Rager and Jaxon Willits.
The 2026 College World Series culminates in a clash between the Tar Heels and the Sooners, with UNC aiming for its first crown and Oklahoma chasing a fourth title.
The Tar Heels and Sooners meet in the 2026 College World Series final, with pitching ace Jason DeCaro facing Oklahoma's potent lineup.
Oklahoma's baseball team defeated Georgia 11-4 to reach the College World Series championship, buoyed by a $49 million stadium renovation and strong leadership from coach Skip Johnson.