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Despite a modest regular season, the Oklahoma Sooners rallied in the 2026 championship series, delivering a story of belief, unity and unforgettable performances that captivated the nation.
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.
The Oklahoma Sooners defeated North Carolina 9‑3 in the College World Series, extending a nine‑game winning streak and setting up a showdown for the title.
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.
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 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.
Oklahoma’s bats erupted early, and a weather‑forced schedule shift gave the Sooners a chance to seize momentum in the first game of the finals.
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.
In a rain‑soaked showdown at the Omaha baseball stadium, Kolby Branch hit a solo home run in his last collegiate at‑bat, sharing a high‑five with his brother Kyle while their parents watched tearfully. Oklahoma advances to face North Carolina in the finals.
The University of Oklahoma baseball team, once a middling program, has surged to the championship series of the College World Series, topping Georgia 11‑4 and riding a wave of freshman pitching brilliance and unexpected power hitting.
Kolby Branch capped his college career with a solo home run in the semifinals, his brother Kyle met him with a high‑five, and Oklahoma now prepares to face North Carolina in the championship series.
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.
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.
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.
Senior shortstop Kolby Branch of the University of Georgia has been named to the NCAA Division I Gold Glove team, the fourth Bulldog to receive the award. His .975 fielding percentage and .286 batting average have helped Georgia win the SEC regular‑season and tournament titles and advance to the College World Series, where they will face Oklahoma in a historic brother‑versus‑brother matchup.
The Oklahoma Sooners will meet the Georgia Bulldogs in a College World Series semifinal on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. CT in Omaha, Nebraska, with a spot in the championship series on the line.
Oklahoma survived a 4‑3 semifinal against Georgia, with standout performances from Caden Aoki and a flurry of homers. The Bulldogs now face Texas in an elimination game that could force a double‑elimination series.
Kolby Branch, a senior shortstop for the University of Georgia, has been named a finalist for the NCAA Division I Gold Glove award, highlighting his standout defensive season as the Bulldogs prepare for a pivotal College World Series matchup.