Oklahoma Defeats Georgia, Advances to CWS Finals
The Oklahoma Sooners secured a victory over the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, punching their ticket to the College World Series championship series. Oklahoma has lost only once since the SEC tournament, after dropping their opening game in that event. This marks the program's first CWS final appearance since 2022.
"It's a good moment, high-fived him, which is kinda cool."
— Kolby Branch
Key Moments
- Georgia shortstop Kolby Branch hit a home run in the ninth inning of the game, in what was his final collegiate at-bat.
- His brother, Kyle Branch, an infielder for Oklahoma, was at second base at the time.
- After the home run, the brothers exchanged a high-five during Kolby's home run trot.
Kolby Branch commented after the game: "It's a good moment, high-fived him, which is kinda cool, and then I wished him luck in the National Championship."
Upcoming Schedule
- Oklahoma will face North Carolina in a best-of-three championship series starting Saturday.