Oklahoma defeats Kansas 8-1 in NCAA super regional opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Oklahoma secured an 8-1 victory over Kansas in the NCAA super regional opener on Saturday in Lawrence. The Sooners' freshman pitcher Cord Rager delivered a strong performance, allowing only one hit over six scoreless innings. Kansas, coming off a six-game winning streak, struggled at the plate and could not mount a significant offensive comeback, leading to their first postseason loss. The Jayhawks face elimination in their next game against Oklahoma on Sunday, needing a win to keep their season alive. First pitch for the decisive matchup is scheduled for 5 p.m. (CT) at Hoglund Ballpark.
- •Oklahoma wins 8-1 against Kansas in game one of the super regional
- •Freshman Cord Rager pitches six scoreless innings for Oklahoma
- •Kansas has lost after winning six straight games in postseason
- •Next game between Kansas and Oklahoma scheduled for Sunday at 5 p.m. (CT)
- •Kansas coach Dan Fitzgerald expresses confidence in team for next game
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kansas baseball NCAA super regional experience ends in disappointment
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Oklahoma routs Kansas baseball in NCAA super regional opener
"Kansas baseball came into the NCAA super regional in Lawrence with momentum, but lost both games against OU and was eliminated from the postseason.
"Kansas baseball’s NCAA super regional in Lawrence got off to a rough start Saturday, as the Jayhawks suffered a lopsided defeat against Oklahoma.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 8:25 PMKansas baseball NCAA super regional experience ends in disappointment
Kansas baseball came into the NCAA super regional in Lawrence with momentum, but lost both games against OU and was eliminated from the postseason.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:01 AMOklahoma routs Kansas baseball in NCAA super regional opener
Kansas baseball’s NCAA super regional in Lawrence got off to a rough start Saturday, as the Jayhawks suffered a lopsided defeat against Oklahoma.
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