Jackson State golfers earn SWAC weekly honors after strong tournament

Jackson, Miss. — Jackson State University golfers Jannel Calixterio and Emmanuel Jensen earned weekly honors from the Southwestern Athletic Conference after their performances at the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Collegiate tournament in Georgia, the conference announced this week.

Calixterio, a sophomore, was named the SWAC Female Golfer of the Week. She finished second overall with an even-par 72, draining four birdies at Bears Best Golf Course. She led three players in the top three, contributing to Jackson State’s team success.

Jensen, a junior, was named the SWAC Male Newcomer of the Week. He posted a first-round score of 75, which was 3-over par. His performance helped him finish tied for 15th place in the rain-shortened tournament.

Jackson State Athletics encouraged fans to follow the Tigers on social media for more updates. The team can be found on Instagram and Twitter at @GoJSUTigers, on Facebook as Jackson State Tigers, and at the official athletics website, GoJSUTigers.com.

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