Jackson State knocks off SWAC East champ Alcorn 7-3 in Capitol City Classic

JACKSON, Mississippi -- Jackson State's defensive leaders had walked from the field at Veterans Memorial Stadium having played their hearts out in losses all season.

They were determined Saturday would be different, and it was.

The Tiger defense bent but never broke in the annual Capitol City Classic, and Jackson State handed the SWAC East champion Alcorn Braves a 7-3 loss.

"Nobody gave us a chance," JSU coach Tony Hughes said. "Nobody but us. We fully expected to come in here and win this game."

The Tigers closed the season by winning three of their last four games under Hughes, who wrapped up his second season at 3-8 overall and 3-5 in SWAC play - a record identical to his first year.

His defense played a splendid game in the season finale against their bitter rivals, despite giving up 339 yards of total offense.



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