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Drake Bulldogs Defeat Tarleton State Texans to Win 2022 Paradise Jam Tournament

The Drake Bulldogs emerged as victors over the Tarleton State Texans during the 2022 Men's Paradise Jam Basketball Tournament final game Monday night, overcoming a run by the Texans and ending the game with a 7-point lead. The annual tournament, a partnership between Basketball Travelers and the V.I. government, is meant to help promote the USVI as a tourism destination, among other benefits, and local leaders were in attendance for the final — among them Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The win also resulted in Bulldogs Head Coach Darian DeVries 100th career win as a head coach. The team's leading players also outdid themselves, with Tucker DeVries going 5-for-5 from the field, 8-for-8 from the free throw line, and ending the game with a solid 22-point performance.  Bulldogs Garrett Sturtz recorded a double-double, 13 points and 11 rebounds. Their efforts contributed to a solid victory, even as they faced a formidable challenger in the Tarleton State Texans. Though the Texans fell short...