Set It Off and Ice Connection in action in the VG Summer Jam at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda on September 16, 2023. Photo: VG Summer Jam

Defending champions Set It Off started off the defence of their title with a loss on the opening night of the 2023 VG Summer Jam at Jeffrey Caines Arena in Virgin Gorda. Photo: VG Summer Jam

In B Division action, Team Elite overpowered In Da Zone 62-49. Photo: VG Summer Jam

Set If Off were upset by Ice Connection, 73-76.

Stephano K. Paul led Ice Connection with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal. His teammate William Penn Jr netted 16 points, pulled 3 rebounds, made 3 blocks, and effected 2 steals. Shaken Tyson contributed 14 points, 16 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

Set It Off’s attack was led by Travis A. Issac, who had a game-high 27 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 assists.

Ray D. Victor dropped in 19 points, 13 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 assists.

Team Elite too good for In Da Zone

In B Division action, Team Elite overpowered In Da Zone 62-49.

Lekoy Lenard led all scorers with 29 points, pulled a whopping 30 rebounds, made 4 blocks, 3 steals and 2 assists.

Cedric Mars Jr scored 13 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 1 steal.

Ryan Ramlall netted 8 points, made 2 rebounds, and 3 steals.

In Da Zone’s soft challenge was spearheaded by Joel Mars, who sunk 21 points, and also had 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 assists.

Jaadon Quashie supported with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.