Jackson earns AAC Golfer of the Week

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The University of Memphis men's golf team is off to a strong start this spring, thanks in part to senior Isaiah Jackson.

Wednesday, Jackson was named the American Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week for his play in The Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate at Aiken, S.C. Jackson posted a seventh-place finish by shooting 1-under 209 and helping the Tigers to fourth place.

For Jackson, it was his seventh Top 20 finish in seven events this season.

At the Palmetto, Jackson shot rounds of 73-68-68 for his 209 on the par-70 layout. He was one of seven golfers in the 75-player field with multiple rounds in the 60s. His 38 pars ranked second in the field.

Jackson, from Golden, Miss., is ranked 50^th in the nation.

"Isaiah is quietly putting together a very solid season," said Tigers coach Blake Smart. "He has put in a lot of work during his time at Memphis and has been incredibly coachable.

"There is still plenty in the tank for this young man and we are looking forward to the rest of the season."

Memphis begins Friday at the Schenkel Invitational, a three-day event in Stateboro, Ga. The 54-hole event will be played at Forest Heights Country Club. Georgia Southern is the defending champ in the 14-team competition.

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