The Jackson Generals rolled over the “Other Guys” in last Thursday’s wheelchair basketball game at UTM. The Generals last met this team on the court in 2001 to raise money for the charity Habitat For Humanity.

The year, all the proceeds went to the Generals for their expanses and equipment, since one wheelchair costs about $2,300. Team members of the “Other Guys” included officers from the Martin Police Department as well as the UTM Department of Publice Safety. Officer Chad Worley scored the team’s only two points. However, the Generals did uphold a mercy rule of 100 points.

UTM student Don DeVaul has played for the Generals since the team began in 1997 and is the only original team member remaining. “We practice at least once a week and play in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi,” DeVaul said.

The Generals won the National Wheelchair Basketball Champoinship in Bloomington, Ind., from 2000-2002. Their next game will be held in Memphis on Nov. 29.