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CORPUS CHRISTI – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) men’s basketball team learned on Sunday that graduate student guard Jordan Jackson is part of the Islander Invitational All-Tournament Team for his efforts in UTRGV’s three games over the weekend.
Jackson averaged 19.0 points on .429 shooting (18-for-42) from the field, plus .870 (20-for-23) from the foul line, 1.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He led UTRGV in scoring during each game.
Jackson started the tournament with a career-high 29 points on a career-high 12-of-20 shooting to go with four rebounds and one steal against North Dakota State on Friday. He then scored 15 points with four assists and four steals against Stony Brook on Saturday. Jackson closed out the tournament with 13 points, two assists and one steal against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Sunday.
UTRGV kicks off a four-game homestand on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. against Texas A&M International at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. It’s Diabetes Awareness Night. UTRGV is partnering with the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association to raise awareness about diabetes in the RGV by offering resources and information to fans while promoting a healthy lifestyle. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive free t-shirts that promote being united in the fight against diabetes. Additionally, fans donating five non-perishable food items to help stock the UTRGV Student Food Pantry will receive a complimentary ticket with the purchase of a ticket of equal or greater value. Current UTRGV students get free general admission with a valid UTRGV student ID. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at UTRGVTickets.com. Fans purchasing their tickets online prior to game day can save up to $2 per ticket. Doors open at 6.
 men’s basketball team learned on Sunday that graduate student guard Jordan Jackson is part of the Islander Invitational All-Tournament Team for his efforts in UTRGV’s three games over the weekend.){kind=link}