Robert Johnson IV
MC Contributor
The Jackson State Tigers recorded their first victory last week against the Texas Southern Tigers at home at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.
JSU is now 1-1 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play and 1-3 overall.
Quarterback LaMontiez Ivy completed 22 of 27 passes for 370 yards and three touchdowns finishing with his most accurate passing game of the season to date according to JSU Athletics Media.
Devin Fosselman and Dan Williams both had six receptions and a touchdown Saturday. This was the second time this season two receivers for Jackson State eclipsed 100 yards in one game. Fosselman finished with 129 yards receiving and Williams had recorded 124 yards for Jackson State.
Defensively, Teddrick Terrell had a sack in the last few seconds of the game to help Jackson State beat Texas Southern 34-30.
Fosselman, a senior wide receiver from Woodville, Miss. was pleased with the win for the Tigers.
“I had a lot of friends and family there and it felt good to show out for them. I’m really just happy we got the cause it was long overdue.”
Less than two minutes into the game, Ivy connected with Williams on a 63 yard reception for a touchdown at the 13:04 minute mark in the first quarter.
The turning point in the game came when defensive back Zavian Bingham intercepted a pass and returned it for 99 yards for a JSU score.
Ivy found Fosselman for a 30-yard touchdown pass to give Jackson State a 34-24 lead with 4:17 left in the contest.
Texas Southern struck back with a five-play, 57-yard drive. The drive was capped by a 10-yard pass to Derrick Griffin for touchdown with 2:40 to play in the game. The extra point attempt by Eric Medina was blocked by Brandon Maiden, leaving JSU with a four point lead.
Jackson State went three-and-out the very next series, leaving Texas Southern with less than a minute to score with no time outs left. Terrell’s sack with 32 seconds left sealed the game for the Tigers.
The Jackson State Tigers suffered from turnovers all through the game. Jackson State recorded 5 turnovers. Devin Fosselman, Jarius Moore, and Zavian Bingham fumbled and Ivy threw two interceptions. Yet, the Tigers still found a way to win.
“We were lucky to get the win with as many turnovers as we had. We have to clean up some things this upcoming week of practice,” said Timmy Chang, Offensive Coordinator.
JSU fans were overjoyed with the long overdue victory.
“The Tigers played well! I was excited the whole game and even more excited when the game was over and they finally got the win. It’s great day to be a Tiger,” said Adrian Washington, a Jackson State fan from Byram, Miss.
The JSU Tigers return to action on Saturday, Oct. 3 against Grambling State University to battle for another win in SWAC play.
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