Sooners Storm Past Tar Heels in Omaha Rout

Oklahoma (43-23) crushed No. 5 North Carolina (54-14-1) 13-2 at Charles Schwab Field, and the Sooners' offense was the story from the first pitch.

Thirteen runs against a Tar Heels squad that had lost just 14 times all season tells you everything. Oklahoma made every inning count, applying pressure that North Carolina simply could not answer. A program with 43 wins coming in proved it belongs on the biggest stage, and did so with authority.

For North Carolina, the focus shifts to bouncing back with the resilience that got them to 54 wins. For Oklahoma, a statement this loud keeps the momentum rolling — and puts every remaining opponent on notice.