JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State students got the chance to compete for prizes and more during a basketball skills competition in the Thee I Love Bash on Saturday, April 20.

Cateatra Mallard, director of the JSU Center for Student Engagement and Leadership, said the event is a great way to highlight students and their efforts.

“This is a big finale, and our students have had a really interesting year. Thee I Love commemorates the semester and the school year and their academics right before they go into finals,” Mallard explained.

Organizers said the PepsiCo Foundation awarded $20,000 to one student to go towards their education and professional growth.

The event even had Hip-hop artist Lil Durk as a special guest.