Oklahoma grinds through College World Series, faces North Carolina next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Oklahoma prepares to face North Carolina in the College World Series. The Sooners (41-22) enter the matchup after three wins in Omaha, including victories over Alabama and two against Georgia. Deiten LaChance emerges as a standout player for Oklahoma, boasting a.333 batting average and team-leading 16 home runs. The team's pitching struggles, however, are evident with a 4.98 ERA and high walk rate. This matchup marks Oklahoma's 13th College World Series appearance and their quest for a third national championship.
- •Oklahoma is 3-0 so far in the College World Series.
- •The Sooners won the Atlanta and Lawrence Regionals.
- •Deiten LaChance leads Oklahoma with 65 RBIs this season.
- •Oklahoma ranks 18th nationally in strikeouts per nine innings.
- •The matchup is a prelude to a potential championship run for either team.
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Scouting the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of UNC matchup
"North Carolina faces a hot Oklahoma team in the College World Series. Here is a look at the Sooners' key stats.
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