NCAAB · Final

Illinois Defeats Colgate 84-65 in NCAAB Showdown

Friday, November 14, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · State Farm Center

Illinois Fighting Illini 84, Colgate Raiders 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Colgate Raiders vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Colgate Raiders 84-65 at State Farm Center on November 14, 2025.

The Illinois Fighting Illini continued their strong start to the season with an 84-65 victory over the Colgate Raiders at the State Farm Center. This win extends Illinois' home record to 5-0 and solidifies their overall record at 4-0, while Colgate falls to 1-4 on the season. Illinois has shown impressive form, winning their last three games and averaging 88.1 points scored while allowing 80.3 points over their last ten games. In contrast, Colgate's recent performance has been less favorable, with a record of 1-3 in their last four games and an average of 74.5 points scored against 75.0 points allowed.

In this matchup, Illinois demonstrated their offensive prowess early on, leveraging their home court advantage. The Illini's scoring has been particularly potent in recent outings, with an average of 95.6 points scored in their last five games. Their ability to maintain a high scoring average has been a key factor in their success, as they have consistently outperformed their opponents at home, holding a 6-1 record in home games overall.

Colgate, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, with an away record of 0-4 this season. Their recent victory against Drexel was a bright spot, but it was not enough to build momentum against a formidable Illinois team. The Raiders' scoring has been inconsistent, and they will need to improve their offensive output to compete effectively in future matchups.

The game featured a series of scoring plays that highlighted Illinois' dominance. Notable moments included Ayomi Odetoyinbo's dunk, assisted by Jalen Cox, and a series of free throws from Andrew Alekseyenko and Keaton Wagler, which helped to extend Illinois' lead in the second half. The Illini's ability to capitalize on free throws and maintain control of the game was evident, as they consistently built their advantage.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this contest. This factor likely contributed to the competitive nature of the game, as both teams fielded their best lineups.

The betting market had favored Illinois heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the final analysis. This reflects the confidence in Illinois' ability to secure the victory, especially given their strong home record and recent form.

Conditions at the State Farm Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, with the crowd providing a lively atmosphere that energized the Illini players. Fans witnessed a display of offensive skill and teamwork from Illinois, which will be crucial as they look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming games.

Overall, this matchup was significant not only for Illinois' record but also for showcasing their offensive capabilities. As the season progresses, the Fighting Illini will aim to build on this victory and continue their pursuit of success in the NCAAB landscape.

Leaders

PointsDavid Mirkovic27Illinois Fighting Illini
AssistsKylan Boswell4Illinois Fighting Illini
ReboundsDavid Mirkovic21Illinois Fighting Illini
PointsAndrew Alekseyenko21Colgate Raiders
AssistsJalen Cox4Colgate Raiders
ReboundsAndrew Alekseyenko6Colgate Raiders

Recent form

Illinois Fighting Illini

Last 10: 7-3Streak W388.1 scored · 80.3 allowed per game6-1 at home

W81-77vs Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 12
W113-70vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesNov 8
W113-55vs Jackson State TigersNov 4
L65-88at Maryland TerrapinsMar 14
W106-94vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 13
W88-80vs Purdue BoilermakersMar 8
W93-73at Michigan WolverinesMar 2
W81-61vs Iowa HawkeyesFeb 26
L67-110vs Duke Blue DevilsFeb 23
L74-95at Wisconsin BadgersFeb 19

Colgate Raiders

Last 10: 4-6Streak W174.5 scored · 75 allowed per game0-4 away

W90-83vs Drexel DragonsNov 12
L65-68vs Northeastern HuskiesNov 7
L69-80at Michigan State SpartansNov 4
L62-72at American University EaglesMar 9
W84-55vs Army Black KnightsMar 7
L59-67vs American University EaglesMar 1
W81-73vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 27
L65-84at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 23
W79-75vs Navy MidshipmenFeb 20
L91-93at Boston University TerriersFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Navy	26-8	-	17-1
Colgate	18-15	6	11-7
Lehigh	18-17	6	11-7
Boston University	17-17	7	10-8
American University	16-16	8	9-9
Loyola Maryland	12-20	9	8-10
Lafayette	11-21	9	8-10
Bucknell	10-23	11	6-12
Army	11-21	12	5-13
Holy Cross	11-22	12	5-13
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Colgate Raiders	Illinois Fighting Illini
Field goals	26-62	26-69
Field goal %	42	38
Three-pointers	5-19	11-37
Three-point %	26	30
Free throws	8-9	21-24
Free throw %	89	88
Rebounds	29	49
Offensive rebounds	6	19
Defensive rebounds	23	30
Assists	9	12
Steals	4	3
Blocks	1	5
Turnovers	5	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	7
Fast-break points	2	0
Points in the paint	32	30
Fouls	18	12
Largest lead	2	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-46David Mirkovic made Layup. Assisted by Kylan Boswell.
2nd Half35-46Andrew Alekseyenko made Jumper.
2nd Half35-47Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-48Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-48Sam Wright made Jumper.
2nd Half37-51Kylan Boswell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Humrichous.
2nd Half38-51Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-53Ben Humrichous made Layup.
2nd Half38-54David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-55David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-57David Mirkovic made Layup.
2nd Half40-57Andrew Alekseyenko made Layup. Assisted by Ben Tweedy.
2nd Half40-59David Mirkovic made Layup. Assisted by Keaton Wagler.
2nd Half42-59Ayomi Odetoyinbo made Layup.
2nd Half44-59Jalen Cox made Jumper.
2nd Half44-60Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-61David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-62David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-62Jalen Cox made Jumper.
2nd Half46-65Ben Humrichous made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by David Mirkovic.
2nd Half49-65Josh Ahayere made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half49-67Ben Humrichous made Layup. Assisted by David Mirkovic.
2nd Half49-70Keaton Wagler made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kylan Boswell.
2nd Half52-70Sam Wright made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josh Ahayere.
2nd Half54-70Sam Wright made Jumper.
2nd Half54-73David Mirkovic made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half54-74Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-75Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-78David Mirkovic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kylan Boswell.
2nd Half56-78Sam Wright made Layup. Assisted by Ben Tweedy.
2nd Half56-80Kylan Boswell made Layup.
2nd Half58-80Andrew Alekseyenko made Jumper.
2nd Half59-80Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-81Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-82Keaton Wagler made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-82Ayomi Odetoyinbo made Dunk. Assisted by Jalen Cox.
2nd Half62-82Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-82Andrew Alekseyenko made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-82Ayomi Odetoyinbo made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half65-84Kylan Boswell made Layup.