Oklahoma and Georgia Win College World Series Openers 9-0 and 7-1

Oklahoma defeated Alabama 9-0 and Georgia beat Texas 7-1 on Sunday in the 2026 Men's College World Series. Oklahoma took an early lead on Trey Gambill's two-RBI double. Deiten Lachance recorded a three-run performance, and the Sooners added four runs in the eighth inning.

Oklahoma became the first team to open the MCWS with a shutout win of 9-0 or larger since Georgia Tech blanked No. 6 South Carolina 11-0 in 2002. Alabama was shut out for the first time in MCWS history.

Georgia scored four runs in the first inning against Texas, beginning with Rylan Lujo's two-run home run. Lujo recorded his second three-RBI game in the past three outings. Joey Volchko pitched a complete game with 15 strikeouts.

Texas has lost six of its MCWS openers since appearing in the finals in 2009. The 2026 Men's College World Series features five SEC teams, two first-timers in West Virginia and Troy, and one ACC team in North Carolina. On Sunday the field will be reduced to seven teams.

M. on Sunday. m. ET on ESPN for a spot in Wednesday's first semifinal. Earlier results included No.

16 West Virginia's 7-5 win over Troy and No. 5 North Carolina's 6-2 victory over Ole Miss on Friday, June 12. Upcoming games include Game 5 on Sunday between Troy and an opponent to be determined on ESPN, Game 9 on Tuesday, June 16 between the winner of Game 5 and an opponent to be determined on ESPN, and Game 11 on Wednesday, June 17 between the winner of Game 6 and an opponent to be determined.