North Carolina falls to Oklahoma, 9-3, in game one of CWS finals
247Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
North Carolina lost to Oklahoma, 9-3, in game one of the College World Series finals on June 21. The Tar Heels, now 8-2 in the postseason, need a win to avoid elimination in the series. Oklahoma secured a solid early lead, capitalizing on North Carolina's mistakes. The teams will face off again on June 22 in an elimination game for the Tar Heels.
- •North Carolina trails Oklahoma 9-3 in game one of the CWS finals.
- •The Tar Heels have an 8-2 postseason record.
- •Oklahoma capitalized on North Carolina's mistakes early in the game.
- •Game two is scheduled for June 22.
- •North Carolina faces elimination with a loss.
- 2:22 AM247Sports — North Carolina Falls to Oklahoma, 9-3, in Game One of the CWS Finals - 247Sports
"The Tar Heels dropped the first game of the championship series to Oklahoma 93 Recap the outing with perinning updates below
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