Denison’s Jess Zittel to play in NCAA Division III basketball tournament

Jess Zittel

Mar 5, 2026

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Jess Zittel, a former Eden High School athlete now playing for Denison Big Red, is set to participate in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament.

Denison will open the tournament facing the Southern Virginia Knights.

The first-round game is scheduled for Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Livingston Gymnasium.

Jess Zittel

Jess Zittel — Guard — Senior — 5′6″ — Hometown: Eden

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