Jefferson City (Mo.) vs. Tulsa Union (Okla.) Joe Machens Great 8 Classic boys championship; Live scoring, updates

Today’s boys cross-state final of the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic features the Jefferson City Jays (8-2) against the Tulsa (Okla.) Union Redhawks (4-2). Opening tip is slated for 7 p.m. inside Jefferson City’s Fleming Fieldhouse.

Jefferson City beat Lausanne (Tenn.) and Charlotte (Fla.) to reach today’s final. Union bested Eugene (Mo.) 88-77 and Montgomery (Colo.) to get here.

The Jays are led by 6-foot-4 senior Jordan Martin – the Jays’ all-time leading scorer who surpassed 2,000 career points in Saturday’s win.

Union, ranked No. 1 last season in our Oklahoma Top 25 boys high school basketball poll, is again one of the Okie state’s top teams in 2024-25.   

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Jefferson City vs. Tulsa Union Live scoring, updates:

Live scoring and updates will go here when the game starts.