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U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam - Hampton vs Florida Gulf Coast Final: 92-85 - Recap
Tedrick Wilcox Jr. scored 24 points leading Hampton to a 92-85 victory over Florida Gulf Coast at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center on Saturday.
Hampton won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +11.0-point spread as underdogs.
Tristen Maxwell had 22 points for Hampton and Kyrese Mullen chipped in with 14 points. Tedrick Wilcox Jr. had 3 assists for them, while Kyrese Mullen was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Florida Gulf Coast got a 25-point performance from Isaiah Thompson, who was supported by 19 points from Zach Anderson. Isaiah Thompson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Florida Gulf Coast, while Keeshawn Kellman grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Hampton were victorious, as the score was 54-31 at the break.
Florida Gulf Coast won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-27.
Hampton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UMBC. Florida Gulf Coast will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UNC Wilmington.