Ice Connection Edge Set It Off 94-93
Defending champions Ice Connection held off Set It Off 94-93 in a tight Game One of the VG Summer Jam Best-of-5 championship at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena on Saturday, October 25, 2025, with a late drive by Zion Jones deciding the contest. Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) also provided updated scheduling and results for junior- and C-division championship series tied to the tournament. This report integrates VINO's game account and its later updates on junior and C-division play, including scores and upcoming game times.
Defending champions Ice Connection and former title-holders Set It Off renewed their rivalry in Game One of the VG Summer Jam Best-of-5 championship at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in a game that came down to the final possession, according to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Ice Connection jumped to a strong start and led 54-45 at halftime, but Set It Off stormed back in the third quarter to seize momentum and took a 77-70 lead, VINO reported. The fourth quarter remained tight and tense, with a faulty game clock adding to the drama late in the game. With 27 seconds showing on the malfunctioning clock and the teams tied or separated by a single possession, Ice Connection’s Zion Jones drove inside and converted a basket that put the defending champions ahead 94-93, VINO wrote.
Phillip was then sent to the free-throw line with seven seconds remaining but missed both attempts, and Set It Off’s final inbound play with three seconds left resulted in a turnover, handing Ice Connection the 94-93 victory, per VINO. Statistically, Zion Jones led all scorers with 30 points while teammate Khalid S.
Gerard returned to form with 29 points, VINO noted. Kadeem Jones added 11 points and Amadius Der-Weer posted a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds for Ice Connection. Set It Off received 18 points from Ray D. Victor despite him being benched by coach Kennedy H. Bass for much of the third quarter, VINO reported.
Jelani Lennard pulled down 11 rebounds, Shammar George scored 17, and Shakeem Blackmore contributed 15 for Set It Off. The teams will meet again for Game Two on Friday, October 31, 2025, and Game Three on Saturday, November 1, 2025, both at A. Jeffrey Caines Arena, with the best-of-five series continuing to draw island-wide interest (VINO).
VINO’s later update also provided additional tournament details: in the Junior League bracket, Development will face In Dah Zone in a Best-of-5 championship series, with Game One set for Friday at 7:00 PM and Game Two on Saturday at 8:00 PM. Development advanced by eliminating All Deh Smoke 65-60 in the playoffs, with Tiondre Martin scoring 18 and Zion Phillip 14; Ajani Stevens had 20 and Michael Sue 19 for All Deh Smoke, VINO reported.
In the C Division Best-of-3 championship, Out the Mud leads On A Mission after a 59-25 Game One win; Kemori and Kayden Daway each scored 11. Game Two in the C Division is scheduled for Saturday at 6:00 PM, according to VINO. Residents planning to attend future games should note late tip-off times and make travel and safety arrangements between islands; organisers have not released additional ticketing details in the latest report, so fans are advised to check with event organisers or follow local sports pages for updates (VINO).
Primary source: VINO