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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Oklahoma Storms to 2026 College World Series Title with 13-2 Game 3 Win

Oklahoma seized the 2026 College World Series, routing North Carolina 13-2 in Game 3 to clinch their first CWS title since 1994 and third in program history. After dropping Game 2, the Sooners rode a potent offense to a decisive win, with Jaxon Willits reaching base five times, Dayton Tockey homering, and Kyle Branch adding a late three-run shot as Oklahoma completed a dramatic postseason run that included a Game 1 victory and a 2-1 series finish in the finals.

via USA Today|

#baseball #championship #college-world-series

baseball22 days ago•14 min saved

Sooners Crown CWS Title with 13-2 Win Over Tar Heels

Oklahoma blew past UNC 13-2 in Game 3 to capture the national title, as UNC starter Jackson Rose (2.2 IP) allowed six hits and three runs before fragile relief from Walker McDuffie and Caden Glauber; eight walks, three wild pitches and a hit batter helped OU sustain constant baserunners and score in all innings except the first and seventh. UNC mounted a late, mostly single-hit offense (nine singles) but couldn’t string hits together, and a second-inning rally was negated when Carter French was thrown out at third. Ryan Lynch’s injury earlier in the series further depleted UNC’s pitching plan, and umpire decisions drew scrutiny in a tough title-game environment. The Tar Heels conclude the season at 54 wins with another deep run and will reload for 2027.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#baseball #college-world-series #oklahoma

baseball23 days ago•14 min saved

Tar Heels Strike Back: Glauber Shuts Down Sooners as UNC Ties CWS 1-1

UNC defeated Oklahoma 6-2 in Game 2 of the College World Series final, as freshman Caden Glauber came on in relief to throw five shutout innings with eight strikeouts to help the Tar Heels tie the series at 1-1. The UNC defense and timely offense—led by Gavin Gallaher’s Gold Glove-caliber play and Cooper Nicholson’s multi-hit and productive at-bats, including a two-run homer—overcame an early two-run OU start. Scott Forbes’ leadership and strategic roster moves, plus sturdy bullpen work, kept UNC on track for a decisive Game 3.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

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sports23 days ago•13 min saved

OU Dominates UNC in CWS Finals Game 1, One Win From First Title Since 1994

Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 9-3 in Game 1 of the College World Series finals, with Deiten Lachance hitting two home runs and freshman Cord Rager bouncing back to five scoreless innings for the win, as OU out-hit UNC 14-7 and moved to one win away from its first national title since 1994.

via The Oklahoman|

#baseball #college-world-series #cord-rager

baseball25 days ago•7 min saved

Tar Heels' 2006–07 Alumni Return to Omaha for 20-Year Reunion

Twenty years after UNC's 2006 and 2007 teams reached the national championship series, Tar Heel alumni return to Omaha for a 20-year reunion as the 2026 UNC squad competes for the title against Oklahoma; the piece highlights UNC's enduring baseball culture—now blending homegrown and transfer players—with former players, coach Mike Fox, and current teammates sharing memories, group texts, and a sense of belonging that spans decades and trips to Omaha.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

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sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Tar Heels and Sooners Ready to Crown College World Series Champion

North Carolina and Oklahoma will duel for the College World Series title in Omaha after each advanced to the finals; UNC swept through the bracket undefeated to reach its first finals since 2007, while Oklahoma rode power hitting and freshman pitching to its second finals appearance in four seasons following dramatic regional comebacks. The best-of-three series starts Saturday at 8 p.m. EDT at Charles Schwab Field, with game two Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and a potential deciding game Monday at 7 p.m. EDT.

via On3|

#college-baseball #college-world-series #north-carolina-tar-heels

sports26 days ago•5 min saved

Branch Brothers Turn Final At-Bat Home Run Into Surreal CWS Moment

Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch hit a ninth-inning home run in his final college at-bat as his brother Kyle Branch, an Oklahoma infielder, was on second base; the brothers exchanged a celebratory high-five as Oklahoma advanced to the College World Series championship series, a moment highlighted as a rare, magical clash between rivals amid the NIL era.

via Fox News|

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baseball26 days ago•13 min saved

Tar Heels Storm Into the CWS Championship

UNC baseball beat West Virginia 12-7 in Omaha to reach the NCAA College World Series Championship, sparked by an 11-for-15 burst from Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher and Erik Paulsen and 4.1 innings of shutout relief from Jackson Rose. The win sets up UNC to start the title games with Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch, with Walker McDuffie rested in relief, as the Tar Heels chase their first CWS championship since 2006–07.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

#baseball #college-world-series #north-carolina

sports26 days ago•3 min saved

Tar Heels Ride Strategic Lineup Shuffle to National Championship

North Carolina’s baseball coach used a strategic lineup shuffle against West Virginia in the College World Series, moving Gavin Gallaher to the three-hole and Owen Hull to second. The adjustment sparked a 12-7 win, with UNC’s top four hitters going 12-for-18 and driving in eight runs, helping the Tar Heels advance to the national championship series for the program’s first title.

via On3|

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baseball27 days ago•11 min saved

Tar Heels Ride Hot Offense to Championship Hope After 12-7 WVU Win

UNC knocked off West Virginia 12-7 to reach the national championship series for the first time since 2007, fueled by 16 hits and a red‑hot trio in the 2–4 spots (Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher, Erik Paulsen) who went 11-for-15 with seven RBIs and six runs. A lineup shake‑up and aggressive baserunning helped set the tone early, while Folger Boaz started and Jackson Rose worked 4.1 scoreless innings before Caden Glauber finished it. WVU’s Armani Guzman sparked a five-run seventh that kept the game tense, but UNC rode the surge to set up a title showdown after awaiting the Georgia‑Oklahoma result.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

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sports27 days ago•17 min saved

Eight-Team MCWS Bracket Sets Omaha Showdown for 2026

The article maps the 2026 Men’s College World Series in Omaha, detailing the eight-team field, two-bracket format, and the complete bracket, schedule and scores from the regional and super regional rounds through the MCWS, including recent results such as Georgia’s 2-0 win over Texas (Texas eliminated) on June 16, plus background on the selection process and past champions like LSU (2025) and the series’ long-running Omaha history.

via NCAA.com|

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sports27 days ago•3 min saved

Tar Heels Set for Omaha Rematch With WVU in CWS Bracket Final

North Carolina meets West Virginia in the College World Series bracket final in Omaha, with UNC needing one win in two games to reach the national championship and WVU needing to win twice. UNC will start Folger Boaz, while WVU could lean on Chansen Cole and Ian Korn, and the Mountaineers’ offense will rely on Armani Guzman and Gavin Kelly.

via On3|

#college-baseball #college-world-series #ncaa

sports28 days ago•17 min saved

Rodriguez's Cycle Powers Texas in Dramatic MCWS Elimination Win

Outlines the 2026 Men's College World Series bracket, schedule, and scores at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, with eight teams competing through regionals, super regionals, and the MCWS, highlighted by Texas shortstop Adrian Rodriguez hitting for the cycle in a 14-2 elimination win; also includes venue details, dates, and historical context of MCWS in Omaha.

via NCAA.com|

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sports29 days ago•17 min saved

MCWS 2026: Eight-team showdown in Omaha with bracket, schedule and scores

The 2026 NCAA DI baseball tournament's Men’s College World Series in Omaha at Charles Schwab Field features eight teams competing for the national title; this piece provides the MCWS bracket, schedule and scores, plus notes on the selection process and a history of past champions.

via NCAA.com|

#baseball #bracket #college-world-series

baseball29 days ago•12 min saved

Tar Heels Emphasize The Team Over Stars in Omaha Run

UNC’s baseball team, led by Scott Forbes, beat West Virginia 5-2 to advance toward the College World Series bracket final in Omaha. Forbes repeatedly credits his staff and the program’s core philosophy that no single person is more important than The Team, highlighting contributions from players like Walker McDuffie, Caden Glauber, Gavin Gallaher and Macon Winslow and assistants Bryant Gaines, Cooper Nicholson and others. The feature stresses that their success comes from a strong, collective team culture rather than individual stardom, fueling UNC’s pursuit of a national title.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|

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