ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) -- Freddy Hicks scored 21 points, Lue Williams added 14 and Tarleton beat Boston College 79-54 Sunday night in the semifinals of the Paradise Jam for the program's first win over a Power 5 opponent.
Tarleton, which transitioned from Division II to Division I prior to the 2020-21 season, plays Drake in Monday's championship game.
Hicks made 6 of 10 from the field and 8 of 12 from the free-throw line and Williams hit 3 of 5 from 3-point range. Shakur Daniel scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting for Tarleton (3-1).