Texas Tech softball adds LSU pitcher Jayden Heavener from transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Texas Tech softball announced the addition of left-handed pitcher Jayden Heavener from LSU on June 13, 2026. Heavener, who enters the Red Raiders as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining, had an impressive college career, earning a second-team All-American nod during her freshman year. As a freshman, she posted a 13-5 record with a 2.75 ERA, followed by a 13-9 record and a 2.81 ERA in her second season. Heavener joins a Texas Tech pitching staff that includes first-team NFCA All-American Kaitlyn Terry.
- •Jayden Heavener commits to Texas Tech softball from LSU.
- •Heavener achieved a 13-9 record with a 2.81 ERA in 2026.
- •She was named a second-team freshman All-American.
- •Heavener has two years of eligibility left.
- •Texas Tech intends to build its team for the 2027 season.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — LSU transfer pitcher commits to Texas Tech softball
"The Texas Tech softball team earned its first commitment out of the transfer portal in LSU pitcher Jayden Heavener.
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