Despite allowing Texas to take its first lead of the game in the fifth inning, the Sooners rallied late to even the series.

Max Belyeu announced his return to the Texas lineup with a presence, ripping a three-run home run in the ninth to break a 4-4 tie for a 7-4 win over Oklahoma at Dale Mitchell Park in Norman Thursday night to clinch the Longhorns’ first SEC baseball championship.

Texas loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth, but Dylan Crooks induced a fly out to end the game. Horton, Willis and Jason Walk each had two hits to lead OU. Horton scored three runs, while Willis knocked in three.