Gavin Gallaher, UNC baseball in familiar position vs Oklahoma at College World Series

Posted Jun 21, 2026
Gavin Gallaher and UNC baseball have "been here before" this season. Following a 9-3 loss to Oklahoma in Game 1 of the 2026 CWS finals, Gallaher and the Tar Heels quickly shifted their attention to Game 2 against the Sooners on Sunday. UNC hasn’t lost a series since early March, but 14 of the last 22 CWS champions won Game 1 in Omaha. (USA Today)

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