NCAAB · Final

Illinois Dominates Florida Gulf Coast in Season Opener

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Friday, November 7, 2025, 8:30 PM ET · State Farm Center

Illinois Fighting Illini 113, Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 70, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 113-70 at State Farm Center on November 7, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Illinois Fighting Illini triumphed over the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles with a final score of 113-70 at the State Farm Center. This victory marks Illinois's third consecutive win against Florida Gulf Coast, showcasing their dominance in this matchup. The Illini, now holding a perfect home record of 2-0 this season, have demonstrated a strong start, particularly with their recent form reflecting a 6-4 record over their last ten games. They have averaged an impressive 83.5 points per game while allowing 81.3 points, indicating a high-scoring style of play.

The Eagles, on the other hand, have a mixed record of 1-1 for the season and also stand at 6-4 over their last ten games. They have averaged 76.8 points scored and allowed 72.7 points during this stretch, highlighting a more balanced but less explosive offensive output compared to Illinois. Both teams entered this game with a recent winning streak, with Illinois having won their last game against Jackson State Tigers 113-55, while Florida Gulf Coast secured a victory against New College Mighty Banyans 96-60.

Illinois's home performance has been particularly strong, as they have won five of their last seven games at home. Their last five games show a record of 4-1, averaging 93.0 points scored and 78.0 points allowed, further emphasizing their offensive capabilities. Florida Gulf Coast has also performed well at home, with a 4-2 record, but their away performance has been less impressive, standing at 2-2.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific details provided in the block, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this matchup. The market had priced Illinois as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their expected dominance in this game.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a series of notable scoring plays that highlighted Illinois's offensive prowess. Key moments included Andrej Stojakovic's three-point jumper and Jason Jakstys's dunk, both contributing to the Illini's substantial lead.

Overall, this matchup served as a statement victory for Illinois, underlining their offensive strength and setting a positive tone for the remainder of the season.

Leaders

PointsKylan Boswell31Illinois Fighting Illini
AssistsKylan Boswell3Illinois Fighting Illini
ReboundsDavid Mirkovic11Illinois Fighting Illini
PointsJ.R. Konieczny26Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
AssistsJack Reddick5Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
ReboundsJ.R. Konieczny5Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

Recent form

Illinois Fighting Illini

Last 10: 6-4Streak W183.5 scored · 81.3 allowed per game5-2 at home

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
L65-79vs Michigan State SpartansFeb 16
W83-78vs UCLA BruinsFeb 12

Florida Gulf Coast Eagles

Last 10: 6-4Streak W176.8 scored · 72.7 allowed per game2-2 away

W96-60vs New College Mighty BanyansNov 4
L65-71vs Queens University RoyalsMar 4
W80-61vs Bellarmine KnightsFeb 27
W86-82vs North Florida OspreysFeb 25
W83-80at Stetson HattersFeb 21
W72-56vs Jacksonville DolphinsFeb 18
L68-82at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 15
L60-73at Austin Peay GovernorsFeb 14
W84-70at North Florida OspreysFeb 8
L74-92vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsFeb 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Austin Peay	22-9	+1	15-3
Central Arkansas	22-12	+1	15-3
Queens University	21-14	2	13-5
Lipscomb	19-13	3	12-6
Florida Gulf Coast	16-18	7	8-10
West Georgia	15-17	6	8-10
Bellarmine	13-19	8	7-11
Jacksonville	12-20	8	7-11
Stetson	12-21	8	7-11
Eastern Kentucky	11-21	7	7-11
North Florida	7-25	10	5-13
North Alabama	9-21	10	4-14
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	Florida Gulf Coast Eagles	Illinois Fighting Illini
Field goals	26-79	36-65
Field goal %	33	55
Three-pointers	7-27	11-31
Three-point %	26	35
Free throws	11-12	30-34
Free throw %	92	88
Rebounds	30	51
Offensive rebounds	13	11
Defensive rebounds	17	40
Assists	13	15
Steals	4	0
Blocks	2	9
Turnovers	1	7
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	2
Fast-break points	7	7
Points in the paint	28	48
Fouls	25	15
Largest lead	0	51

How the scoring went

2nd Half31-77Kylan Boswell made Free Throw.
2nd Half31-79Andrej Stojakovic made Layup.
2nd Half33-79J.R. Konieczny made Jumper.
2nd Half33-81Keaton Wagler made Layup.
2nd Half36-81Darren Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Ellerbee.
2nd Half36-84Ben Humrichous made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jason Jakstys.
2nd Half36-86Jason Jakstys made Dunk. Assisted by Ben Humrichous.
2nd Half37-86J.R. Konieczny made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-86J.R. Konieczny made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-88Ben Humrichous made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half40-88J.R. Konieczny made Jumper.
2nd Half40-91Kylan Boswell made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half42-91Jack Reddick made Jumper.
2nd Half45-91J.R. Konieczny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jack Reddick.
2nd Half45-94Zvonimir Ivisic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andrej Stojakovic.
2nd Half47-94Jack Reddick made Jumper.
2nd Half50-94J.R. Konieczny made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Tanner.
2nd Half52-94J.R. Konieczny made Layup.
2nd Half52-97Zvonimir Ivisic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Andrej Stojakovic.
2nd Half54-97Gabe Tanner made Jumper.
2nd Half56-97J.R. Konieczny made Dunk. Assisted by Jack Reddick.
2nd Half57-97J.R. Konieczny made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-97J.R. Konieczny made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-99Keaton Wagler made Jumper.
2nd Half59-99Isaiah Malone made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-99Isaiah Malone made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-101Ben Humrichous made Layup. Assisted by Blake Fagbemi.
2nd Half60-102David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-103David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-104David Mirkovic made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-104Jordan Ellerbee made Jumper.
2nd Half62-106Andrej Stojakovic made Layup.
2nd Half64-106Jack Reddick made Jumper.
2nd Half64-109Andrej Stojakovic made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Blake Fagbemi.
2nd Half66-109Isaiah Malone made Dunk. Assisted by Jack Reddick.
2nd Half67-109Isaiah Malone made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-110AJ Redd made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-111AJ Redd made Free Throw.
2nd Half67-113Jason Jakstys made Dunk. Assisted by Andrej Stojakovic.
2nd Half70-113Jordan Ellerbee made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matt McCarthy.

Win probability

Above the line favours Illinois Fighting Illini, below favours Florida Gulf Coast Eagles.