Oklahoma defeated North Carolina to win the 2026 College World Series, capturing its first national championship in baseball since 1994. The Sooners capitalized on the Tar Heels' pitching struggles and received a strong relief performance from LJ Mercurius.
The game, played on June 22, 2026, at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska, saw Oklahoma build an early lead and never look back. Mercurius, a key reliever throughout the tournament, struck out four batters in 2.1 innings to secure the win.
This marks Oklahoma's second College World Series title in program history, with the first coming in 1994. The Sooners finished the season with a 48-16 record.
