UNC and Oklahoma face off in College World Series Game 1

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

UNC and Oklahoma face off in College World Series Game 1
Summary

The North Carolina Tar Heels and Oklahoma Sooners are currently competing in Game 1 of the 2026 College World Series in Omaha, scheduled for June 20 at 3 p.m. ET. The Sooners initially took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, with Deiten Lachance contributing a home run. However, the Tar Heels answered back with three runs in the bottom of the first, highlighted by Gavin Gallaher's two-run single. Oklahoma has now tied the game at 3 with another home run from Lachance. Live updates are being provided as the match unfolds.

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  • Game 1 of the 2026 College World Series is underway in Omaha.
  • Oklahoma took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning.
  • UNC scored three runs in the bottom of the first inning.
  • Deiten Lachance hit a home run for both teams.
  • The game is currently tied at 3.
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  • 8:04 PMYahoo SportsUNC vs. Oklahoma: Live blog, score updates, highlights from Game 1
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