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Buccaneers Come Up Short at Philander Smith in a Tale of Two Halves 

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The University of the Virgin Islands Buccaneers fell short in their matchup against Philander Smith University, losing 80-71 at the Mims Gymnasium in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday afternoon.

UVI started strong, setting the pace from the tip-off. The Buccaneers surged to a 20-12 lead midway through the first half, asserting their dominance early. They shot 47.2% from the field and 30% from three-point range in the first half. Senior guard Khari Person led the team with 11 points in the first half, helping the Buccaneers secure a 39-31 lead at halftime.

The Buccaneers maintained their momentum early in the second half, with junior Chad Molloy hitting a threepointer to extend their lead to 49-35, the largest of the game. However, a defensive lapse allowed the Panthers to go on an 11-0 run, narrowing the gap. Philander Smith University took its first lead at 56-55, and although the Buccaneers briefly regained the advantage, they struggled to distance themselves from the home team. The Panthers reclaimed the lead at 70-69 with just over two minutes remaining and successfully held off the Buccaneers’ final efforts to secure victory.

“We didn’t get the result we wanted, but this game serves as a valuable benchmark for our team,” said head coach Kevin Sheppard. “We controlled the game until the final four minutes of the second half. Our performance was strong across all statistical categories. The key difference was the turnovers, particularly late in the game, which gave them extra opportunities. Overall, I am proud of our performance. We have areas to improve, but this game against a championship-caliber team demonstrates that our Buccaneers also possess that championship potential.”

Person was the Buccaneers’ leading scorer, finishing the game with 14 points. Juniors Sebastian Dokum, Devin Binyard, and senior Eliyah Stevens were the three other buccaneers scoring in double figures with 13, 12, and 10 points, respectively. 

The Buccaneers will now turn their attention to their upcoming opponent, as they conclude their two-game road trip against Champion Christian College. This matchup will take place at the Champion Community Center in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on Monday.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
DIVISION OF ST. CROIX
FIRSTBANK PUERTO RICO,                                   

                                                            Plaintiff,                 

v.

  BOBBY FERRIS and JANELLA PARRIS                       

                                                              Defendants.  
CASE NO. SX-18-CV-391
ACTION FOR DEBT AND FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE
OFFICE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS MARSHAL
DIVISION OF ST. CROIX
NOTICE OF MARSHAL’S SALE
 
       In compliance with an Amended Writ of Execution issued by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Division of St.  Croix dated September 29, 2022, in an action for debt and foreclosure of mortgage, designated as Case No. SX-18-CV-0391 by the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, and in which FirstBank Puerto Rico (“FirstBank”) is the Plaintiff, and  Bobby Ferris (“Ferris”) and Janella Parris (“Parris”) are the Defendants, the Office of the Virgin Islands Marshal will sell at public sale to the highest and best bidder at the Office of the Virgin Islands Marshal, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, on the 30th  day of  January, 2026  at 10:00 a.m., the following real property:
Plot 3-I (0.4725 U.S. acre, more or less) Estate Catherine’s Rest
Company Quarter, St. Croix U.S. Virgin IslandsAs shown on OLG Drawing No. 4781, dated July 8, 1992 (the “Property”)
two (2) single family dwellings with each consisting of four (4) bedrooms and two (2) baths with approximately 1,328 square feet of indoor living area for each dwelling.
            This judicial sale will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of 5 V.I.C. §§ 471-506. FirstBank may bid a credit against its Judgment and interest thereon, plus costs, without tender of cash.   The terms of sale as to all other persons bidding shall be cash.  The highest bidder shall be required to deposit with the Marshal ten percent (10%) of the purchase price no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of sale, failing which the Marshal reserves the right to award the sale to the next highest bidder.  The balance of the amount bid must be paid within 30 days, inclusive of the date of sale, or the deposit will be retained by the Marshal as liquidated damages and applied toward satisfaction of FirstBank’s Judgment.  The Marshal reserves the right, in such event, to award the sale to the next highest bidder.  All payments must be made by cash, certified check, bank check, or U.S. postal money order.  Personal uncertified checks will not be accepted.
DATED: November 14, 2025                               

LAWRENCE A. WALCOTT, JR.                                                                                          CHIEF MARSHAL  

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DUDLEY NEWMAN FEUERZEIG LLP
Charles E. Lockwood, Esq.
V.I. Bar No. 1112
1131 King Street, Suite 204
Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI 00820
Telephone:       340-773-3200
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