Oklahoma takes early lead over North Carolina in College World Series final

Oklahoma and North Carolina began their matchup in the 2026 College World Series final on June 20 at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. As of now, Oklahoma leads North Carolina 2-0 after three innings, having scored two runs in each of the first three frames. Both teams advanced to the final after sweeping their respective tournament brackets; North Carolina defeated Ole Miss and West Virginia, while Oklahoma overcame Alabama and Georgia. The game is still in progress, with first pitch occurring at 3 p.m. ET.

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