6:45 LRN Sportscast

Tulane outfielder Jason Wachs is transferring to LSU. The left-handed hitting Wachs performed well at the plate in his two seasons with the Green Wave. The Florida native hit .327 and also showed some power last season, as he blasted nine home runs and also had a team-leading 21 doubles. Wachs could be a possible replacement for Derek Curiel in center, or he could play a corner outfield position.

Former LSU softball pitcher Jayden Heavener is transferring to Texas Tech. Heavener went 13-9 with a 2.81 ERA for the Tigers. She goes to a program that’s invested heavily into its softball program. The Red Raiders have finished runner-ups the last two seasons.

Iowa football star Kaston Lewis has committed to Texas Tech. Lewis is a four-star safety and last season helped the Yellow Jackets win their first state championship in football. Lewis also had offers from West Virginia and Arkansas.

 

The LSU men’s basketball team has announced four transfer portal additions. The first Tiger to announce his commitment was senior forward Mo Dioubate, who was a glue guy for Kentucky last season, averaging just under nine points and five rebounds. TJ Brown covers the LSU men’s basketball team for the Advocate and says his impact goes beyond the stats sheet…

Cut 18 (17) “….to win”

Ole Miss is two  and barbeque in the College World Series. Troy rallied back from a six to two deficit to eliminate the Rebels 12 to 8. Former West Monroe star Hayden Federico had three hits in a losing effort.

And North Carolina advances to the winner’s bracket with a five to two win over West Virginia.