Dec. 2, 2008

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The Jackson State University men's golf team won the 2008 Men's Golf Championship as they held off the Tigers of Texas Southern - the 2007 champions - by eight strokes.

Leading by 21 strokes entering the final round of play, Jackson State saw its lead shrink as Texas Southern shot a team score of 301 - the lowest team score of the tournament. However, Jackson State found a way to keep itself in front and registered a score of 314 for the day.

Albert Kilgore III of Jackson State received top medalist honors with a three-day total of 222 (74-73-75). Teammate Brett Benson was third - three strokes behind (79-73-71-225). Second place went to Texas Southern's Jacob Schriven with a three-day score of 223 (79-73-71) one behind the leader. Alabama State's Kyle Demester (79-75-74) along with Alcorn State's N. Ntugeuma (76-70-82) finished tied for fourth with a score of 228.

In the team competition, Jackson State and Texas Southern finished first and second, respectively. Alabama State placed third while Grambling State and Southern finished fourth and fifth.