Jackson State Tigers and Lady Tigers

Summary

The Jackson State Tigers and Lady Tigers represent Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi, in NCAA intercollegiate athletics.

Jackson State Tigers
Logo
UniversityJackson State University
ConferenceSWAC
NCAADivision I FCS
Athletic directorAshley Robinson
LocationJackson, Mississippi
Football stadiumMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
Basketball arenaWilliams Assembly Center
Baseball stadiumBraddy Field
NicknameTigers
Cheer"Thee I Love"
ColorsNavy blue, white, and light blue[1]
     
Websitewww.jsutigers.com

Conference affiliation edit

Jackson State University's athletic teams participate in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) which is a part of the NCAA Division I. Football participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). Jackson State University's colors are navy blue and white. The nickname of the men's teams is the Tiger; the nickname of the women's teams is the Lady Tigers.

Sports edit

For men's teams, Jackson State University sponsors Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, and Tennis. For women's teams, Jackson State University sponsors Basketball, Softball, Track, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, and Bowling.

 
The Jackson State Tigers football team playing against the Prairie View A&M Panthers during the 2021 SWAC Football Championship Game

Football edit

Annual Football Classics edit

Notable alumni edit

Men's basketball edit

 
The Lee E. Williams Athletics & Assembly is home of JSU basketball and volleyball

The Tigers have appeared in five NCAA tournaments: 1978, 1991, 1997, 2000, & 2007. As of 2015, the Tigers ranks 4th in the SWAC for number of NCAA appearances. All home games are held at the Williams Assembly Center.

Notable alumni edit

Women's basketball edit

Baseball edit

JSU plays their home games at Braddy Field, constructed in 2006.

Notable alumni edit

Golf edit

The men's and women's golf teams have dominated the SWAC championships. The men have won 21 championships (1989–2006, 2008–09, 2011), include 18 consecutive, and the women have won nine (1996–97, 2001, 2005–09, 2012).[2]

National championships edit

Team edit

Sport Association Division Year Opponent/Runner-up Score
Men's indoor track and field (6) NAIA[3] Single 1973 Eastern New Mexico 70–67.5
1975 Eastern New Mexico 57–46
1976 Eastern New Mexico 78–33.17
1977 Oklahoma Christian
Southern
85–38
1978* Southern 75–48
1979 Abilene Christian 73–53.5
Women's indoor track and field (1) NAIA[4] Single 1981 Adams State 149–53
  • Asterisk indicates a shared national championship

Athletic traditions edit

Sonic Boom of the South edit

Often accompanying the JSU athletic teams is the university's marching band and dance line. They are nicknamed the Sonic Boom of the South and Prancing J-Settes. The band was first organized in the early 1940s. As early as the mid-1920s, the University had a well-organized orchestra. The group was given the nickname, “The Sonic Boom of the South” by band members in 1971. In 1971, the majorettes abandoned their batons and became a dance team known as the Prancing J-Settes. In 1974, “Get Ready,” an old Motown favorite was selected as the band’s theme song. Also, during the mid-1970s, the “Tiger Run-On” was perfected. The “Tiger Run-On” is a fast, eye-catching shuffle step that blends an adagio step with an up-tempo shuffle (200 steps per minute), then back to adagio—a “Sonic Boom” trademark that brings fans to their feet during halftime performances. In 2003 the marching band was in enshrined in the NCAA Hall of Champions. Also, the marching band was filmed by Electronic Art Sports (EA Sports) for inclusion in the 2005 version of the video game "EA Sports NCAA Football 2005". The band performs at most football games and most basketball home games.

NFL Halftime appearances edit

Other appearances edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "JSU Color Scheme | Style Guide". Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "SWAC Men's and Women's Golf Championship Information". Retrieved June 12, 2013.
  3. ^ "NAIA Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship Results" (PDF). Men’s Championship History. NAIA. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. ^ "NAIA Women's Indoor Track and Field Championship Results" (PDF). NAIA. NAIA.org. Retrieved 22 February 2024.

External links edit

  • Official website