06:45 Sportscast December 30, 2015

LSU scored 21 points in the third quarter to pull away in their 56-27 win over Texas Tech in last night’s Texas Bowl in Houston. Running back Leonard Fournette rushed for 212 yards and four touchdowns and caught a 44 yard pass for a fifth TD to lead the Tigers. Red Raider quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 370 yards and four touchdowns, but the LSU defense kept him under heavy pressure throughout the game and sacked him six times. LSU finishes their season with a 9-3 record.

Saints Quarterback Drew Brees told the NFL Network that he doesn’t see himself or Coach Sean Payton leaving in the off season. Both have been rumored to possibly leave after this year. In the appearance, Brees said he’s confident that the leadership, character and talent on the team will be able to make a successful run in the future.

Yesterday in college hoops action, Wake Forest outscored LSU 18-11 in the final 3:43 of the game to take home 77-71 win over the Tigers. Ben Simmons led LSU with 21 points and a dozen rebounds. The Tigers fall to 7-5 as they prepare for their Southeastern Conference opener against Vandebilt Saturday.

Not the start Tulane wanted in the American Conference as they lost their league opener to Memphis 77-65. The Green Wave led by two at the half 37-34, but Ricky Tarrant, Jr. scored 12 second half points to help lead Memphis win their 12th straight league opener. Tulane will welcome the UConn Huskies Saturday night.

Christavious Gill scored 22 as UNO overpowered Blue Mountain College 94-61. The Privateers made 29 of their 51 shots from the field, including 7 of 16 from beyond the three point line. UNO opens Southland Conference play Monday at Lamar.

Northwestern State crushed Centenary 92-69. The Demons will open league play Saturday when they host Houston Baptist.