Oklahoma Sooners claim 2026 College World Series title over North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Who won 2026 College World Series? Oklahoma completes stunning postseason run
- 2:55 AMOklahoman.com — OU baseball vs UNC score: Sooners move one win away from College World Series title - The Oklahoman
"OU baseball is one win away from its first national title since 1994. The Sooners defeated No. 5 North Carolina 9-3 in Game 1 of the best-of-three College World Series finals Saturday.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 2:54 AMWho won 2026 College World Series? Oklahoma completes stunning postseason run
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.
- Oklahoman.comJun 21, 2026, 2:55 AMOU baseball vs UNC score: Sooners move one win away from College World Series title - The Oklahoman
OU baseball is one win away from its first national title since 1994. The Sooners defeated No. 5 North Carolina 9-3 in Game 1 of the best-of-three College World Series finals Saturday.
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