Former St. Joseph-Ogden star Payton Jacob set to play in NCAA Division III basketball tournament

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Mar 5, 2026
ByW. E. Connor
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Payton Jacob, a former St. Joseph-Ogden High School standout now playing for the Illinois Wesleyan Titans, is set to participate in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament.

The team will open tournament play against the Washington & Jefferson Presidents.

The tournament’s first game is set for Friday, March 6, at 6 p.m. at DeVos Fieldhouse.

Payton Jacob
Payton Jacob — Forward — Senior — 5′10″ — Hometown: St. Joseph

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