Jackson State Tops No. 8 Youngstown State at Music City Classic

SMYRNA, Tenn. — Jackson State University defeated the eighth-ranked Youngstown State Penguins during the Music City Classic over the weekend, marking a notable achievement against tough competition, according to the school.

The Tigers opened the event with a 3-2 record in Baker play, earning wins against Alabama A&M, Caroll University, and Belmont Abbey College. Their losses came against No. 10 Sacred Heart and No. 21 UAB, with scores of 1,030-885 and 1,090-1,028, respectively, the school said.

Jackson State’s highlight came in the traditional round when they edged Youngstown State, 966-959, to secure their best win of the tournament. They also defeated UMES, 943-894, and Quincy University, 910-858, to finish the day on a strong note.

On Sunday, the Tigers faced No. 15 Newman University in the first round. They won the first game 178-175 but lost the following three. They responded with a 198-174 victory in game six but fell in the seventh game, 188-171. Jackson State then redeemed itself with a five-game victory over UMES to conclude the tournament at 16th place, the school said.

The team is set to compete next at the SWAC Championship beginning March 20 at the Bowling ITRC in Arlington, Texas, according to Jackson State Athletics. Fans can follow the Tigers on social media at @GoJSUTigers on Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, or visit GoJSUTigers.com for updates.

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