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The Sooners and Bulldogs meet in a winners' bracket clash, each riding multiple-game winning streaks. Pitcher Xander Mercurius will start for Oklahoma, while the Branch brothers' sibling rivalry adds extra intrigue.
After a dominant 7‑1 win over Texas, Georgia will square off against a hot‑streaking Oklahoma team. Key storylines include Caden Aoki’s start on the mound, Oklahoma’s potent home‑run hitters, and a battle of base‑running that could decide the game.
Following a 9‑0 victory over seventh‑seeded Alabama, Oklahoma turns its focus to a Monday night battle with No. 3 Georgia, a team that recently posted a 7‑1 win over Texas.
Oklahoma's 9-0 win over Alabama showcased elite pitching from Cord Rager and a potent offense led by Dayton Tockey and Deiten Lachance, setting the stage for a showdown with Georgia in the winners' bracket.
The Oklahoma Sooners, riding a five-game winning streak, meet Alabama in the Men's College World Series. Freshman pitchers Cord Rager and Xander Mercurius headline a potent rotation, while the Sooners' offense holds a clear edge. The game will be televised on ESPN and streamed via Fubo.
With a five‑game winning streak, Oklahoma enters the Men's College World Series facing No. 7 seed Alabama. The Sooners' bats have outpaced the Tide in nearly every offensive metric, while Alabama's defense ranks near the bottom nationally.
The 2026 College World Series opens June 12 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring eight teams with five SEC members and a roster dotted with former American Legion Baseball standouts.
The final eight of the 2026 NCAA Division I Baseball Championship feature a roster rich with USA Baseball alumni, nine of whom have earned international gold medals, setting the stage for dramatic matchups beginning June 12 in Omaha.
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.
Oklahoma’s baseball program, led by Skip Johnson, overcame a challenging season to secure a spot in the College World Series, highlighted by notable endorsements, offensive firepower, and significant off‑field investments.
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 Kansas Jayhawks finished the 2026 season with 45 victories, but a pair of decisive losses to Oklahoma in the Lawrence Super Regional ended their quest for a second College World Series appearance.
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 thunderstorm halted the Kansas vs. Oklahoma NCAA super regional game in the third inning, with Oklahoma leading 8‑1. The match will resume Monday at 12:02 p.m. CT, broadcast on ESPN2, as the Jayhawks fight to avoid elimination.
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 faced a sudden stoppage in its series with Oklahoma after a lightning strike, trailing 8-1, with a decisive Monday resumption looming.
Oklahoma baseball looks to extend its winning streak and move one step closer to the College World Series in a pivotal Sunday matchup against Kansas.
Texas and Oklahoma each won their opening Super Regional games, setting up a potential clash for a College World Series spot.
The Sooners, riding a hot offense and deep pitching staff, open their Super Regional against a Kansas team that captured both the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament titles.
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.