Who won 2026 College World Series? Oklahoma completes stunning postseason run
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Oklahoma defeated North Carolina 13-2 in Game 3 of the College World Series finals to clinch their first championship since 1994 and third in program history.
- Key contributors for Oklahoma included Jaxon Willits, Dayton Tockey, LJ Mercurius, and Kyle Branch, who hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning.
- North Carolina struggled offensively in the decisive game and was forced to exhaust its bullpen, ultimately falling to 0-3 in College World Series finals appearances.
- Oklahoma's championship run was remarkable given their 3-6 record in May and 14-16 SEC record, making them the fourth non-seeded team in six years to win the title.
- The Sooners' path to the finals included victories over top-ranked teams such as Georgia Tech, Kansas, Alabama, and Georgia, highlighting their impressive postseason performance.
