Tyson LeBlanc’s bat lit up the super regional in Lawrence, Kansas, as he launched a solo home run in the eighth inning that briefly shifted momentum against Oklahoma.
The Final Game
The Jayhawks entered the contest trailing 12‑2, and despite LeBlanc’s effort the lead slipped away, culminating in a 13‑2 defeat that ended their postseason run.
LeBlanc’s performance was part of a historic season in which he helped Kansas capture the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament championships as well as the Lawrence Regional title.
He finished the year with a .341 batting average, 25 home runs and 69 RBI, numbers that topped the team and earned him All‑Big 12 first‑team honors and the most outstanding player award for the Lawrence Regional.
Coach Dan Fitzgerald praised LeBlanc’s mental toughness and dedication, calling him a special player who left a lasting impact on the program.
LeBlanc transferred from LSU Eunice before the season and was recognized as a first‑team All‑American by Perfect Game, capping a collegiate career that included a program‑record 25 home runs in a single year.