Oklahoma baseball defeats The Citadel, advances to face Georgia Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 8:07 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Oklahoma baseball kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive by defeating The Citadel 15-5 on Sunday. The Sooners secured the victory with a five-run third inning and a seven-run fourth, effectively controlling the game. This win sets up a rematch against Georgia Tech later on Sunday, a team that previously defeated Oklahoma 9-3, placing the Sooners in the elimination bracket. To reach the Super Regional, Oklahoma must win both upcoming games against Georgia Tech, as any victory for the Yellow Jackets will end Oklahoma's season.
- •Oklahoma scored five runs in the third inning.
- •The Sooners tallied seven runs in the fourth inning.
- •Nick Wesloski pitched seven innings with only two earned runs.
- •Oklahoma faces Georgia Tech later on Sunday at 5 p.m. CT.
- •A second game will be necessary if Oklahoma wins the first.
- 8:07 PMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma baseball knocks The Citadel out of NCAA Tournament
"Oklahoma kept its season alive Sunday by beating The Citadel. The Sooners will get a rematch against Georgia Tech at 5 p.m. CT.
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