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LSU has added one more star commitment to its glittering 2027 recruiting class. Tatum Drusch of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, announced her decision to pick LSU over the weekend, adding a ninth name to the Tigers’ list of pledges. According to CollegeGymNews.com, LSU now has nine commitments for 2027, three five-star prospects and six four stars including Drusch. She is ranked in a tie for 11th-best prospect nationally according to that website. “I’m so blessed and excited to announce I have verbally committed to Louisiana State University on a full athletic scholarship!” Drusch posted on her Instagram account. “I’m so honored to become a tiger and continue the legacy of @lsugym.” Drusch went on to thank LSU’s coaching staff — head coach Jay Clark and assistants Garrett Griffeth, Haleigh Bryant and Courtney McCool Griffeth. “You have created such an amazing culture at LSU that I can’t wait to call home!!” Drusch wrote. Drusch, who will turn 17 next month, competed in August in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships at the Smoothie King Center. Another future Tiger, 2024 U.S. Olympic team gold medalist Hezly Rivera, won the senior women’s all-around national title at the event. Drusch also competed earlier this year in the Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky, tying for first on balance beam and finishing fourth in the all-around. Drusch picked LSU after official visits to three other gymnastics powerhouses: reigning NCAA champion Oklahoma, Florida and UCLA. Drusch joins five-stars Josie Lynch, Reese Esponda and Jada Oliver in LSU’s Class of 2027, along with four stars Sage Bradford, Zoe Cadrin, Lia Redick, Myla Ruck and Kiari Sparks.
