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Oklahoma Sooners claim 2026 College World Series title over North Carolina

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Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Oklahoma Sooners claim 2026 College World Series title over North Carolina
Summary

The Oklahoma Sooners secured the 2026 College World Series championship by defeating North Carolina 13-2 in Game 3 of the finals. After dropping Game 2 6-2 on June 21, Oklahoma rebounded to clinch the title, marking their first championship since 1994. Key contributions included Jaxon Willits reaching base five times and Kyle Branch hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning. The Sooners' postseason performance was notable as they had a challenging regular season with a 14-16 SEC record. Oklahoma becomes the fourth unseeded team in six years to win the College World Series, continuing a trend of underdog success.

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  • •Oklahoma beats North Carolina 13-2 in Game 3.
  • •Sooners win their first title since 1994.
  • •They finished the season with a 14-16 SEC record.
  • •Kyle Branch hit a pivotal three-run home run in the final.
  • •Oklahoma is the fourth unseeded team to win in six years.
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For the first time in 32 years, the Oklahoma Sooners are NCAA baseball champions, defeating North Carolina in three games at the College World Series.

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