JSU ends 5-game losing streak against TSU

Steven Gilbert
MC 301 Contributor

The Jackson State University Tigers pulled off a thrilling win on Nov. 15 against Texas Southern University Tigers in Houston, Texas. After four quarters of back and forth,  the Tigers won 15-10.

TSU quarterback Lamontez Ivy threw the game winning strike to wide receiver Jairus Moll from seven yards out to give the Tigers the lead for good. With the win, the Tigers (4-7, 2-6) ended a five game losing streak.

TSU (5-6, 3-6) ended their season on a five game losing streak. TSU had taken a 10-6 lead in the third quarter after a ten yard fumble was returned for a touchdown by Quinton Salsberry.

The TSU offense finished the night with 191 total yards. The Tigers defense shut down TSU for most of the night as they only totaled 48 yards through the air. TSU’s Jimmy Potepa led all rushers with 20 carries for 96 yards.

As for the Tigers offense, they found themselves in TSU territory for the majority of the night but could not seem to put it in the end zone more than once. The Tigers offense finished the night with 263 total yards and a whopping four turnovers. The Tigers will have to clean the turnovers in order to finish the season on a good note against the Braves of Alcorn State University.

Ivy finished the night 19/31 for 148 yards, a touchdown and one interception. Moll and Daniel Williams both finished the night with five catches for 39 yards, with Moll catching the lone TD of the night.

The Tigers will travel to Lorman, Miss. this Saturday, Nov. 22 to take on Alcorn State. Last year, Alcorn was the only SWAC school to beat the Tigers in the regular season. This year, the Tigers will look to avenge their loss to the Braves.