Murray Jackson (Raleigh, NC) needed a tiebreaker to advance to the playoffs, Jackson finished 3-2 in the 0-team qualifying round. . In their opening game, Jackson defeated Geoff Goodland (Eau Claire, WI) 8-2, then went on to lose 4-2 against Jeff Wright (Libertyville, IL). Jackson lost 6-5 to Scott Strouse (Midland, MI) where Jackson responded with a 8-1 win over Sandy Stevenson (Highland Park, IL). Jackson won 6-5 against Kent Beadle (Hudson, WI) in their final qualifying round match.
 
Jackson ranks th overall on the Year-to-Date rankings with points earned so far this season.