Jacksonville State Defeats Florida International 71-64
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Pete Mathews Coliseum
Jacksonville State Gamecocks 71, Florida International Panthers 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Florida International Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Florida International Panthers 71-64 at Pete Mathews Coliseum on January 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Florida International Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks secured a 71-64 victory over the Florida International Panthers at Pete Mathews Coliseum. This win marks Jacksonville State's continued dominance over Florida International, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0, including three victories in the 2025 season alone. The Gamecocks previously defeated the Panthers 65-56 on March 13, 2025, and 84-79 on March 1, 2025, showcasing their ability to perform well against this opponent.
Jacksonville State entered the game with a record of 8-7, having gone 4-6 in their last ten games. Their recent form included a loss to the Liberty Flames on January 4, 2026, with a score of 69-78, but they had managed to win three of their last five games, averaging 70.8 points scored and allowing 69.2 points during that stretch. Their home record stood at 2-3, indicating a mixed performance on their own court.
On the other hand, Florida International came into the game with a 9-6 record and a stronger recent performance, winning seven of their last ten games. They were on a two-game winning streak, having defeated the UTEP Miners 76-64 on January 4, 2026, and the New Mexico State Aggies 89-74 on January 2, 2026. The Panthers averaged 87.0 points scored and allowed 77.1 points over their last ten games, showing a potent offense but a leaky defense. Their away record was 0-1, highlighting their struggles outside of their home venue.
The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, favored Jacksonville State with a spread of -1.5, indicating a competitive matchup expected by the betting market. The total points line was set at 150.5, reflecting an anticipated high-scoring affair, although the final score fell short of that total.
The Gamecocks' success in this game can be attributed to their ability to maintain composure down the stretch. Key moments in the second half included free throws from Corey Stephenson and AC Bryant, which helped to extend their lead. Zawdie Jackson also contributed with a crucial layup, keeping the Gamecocks ahead as the clock wound down. Emondrek Erkins-Ford capped off the scoring for Jacksonville State with two successful free throws, sealing the victory at 71-64.
In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries affecting either team, which suggests that both squads were at full strength for this important matchup.
The game was played under typical basketball conditions, with both teams looking to capitalize on their respective strengths. Jacksonville State's defensive efforts, combined with their ability to execute in critical moments, proved decisive against Florida International's high-scoring offense. Fans and viewers were treated to a display of competitive college basketball, with Jacksonville State demonstrating their capability to perform under pressure and maintain their winning streak against Florida International.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | JXST -1.5 | 150.5 o -112 / u -108 | Florida International Panthers -105 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks -115 |
Leaders
- PointsJacoby Hill19Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- AssistsJaye Nash7Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- ReboundsMostapha El Moutaouakkil6Jacksonville State Gamecocks
- PointsZawdie Jackson19Florida International Panthers
- AssistsAshton Williamson4Florida International Panthers
- ReboundsHamed Olayinka7Florida International Panthers
Recent form
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Last 10: 4-6Streak L166.5 scored · 66.5 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L69-78at Liberty FlamesJan 4
- W67-64at Delaware Blue HensJan 3
- W78-67vs Western Kentucky HilltoppersDec 30
- W81-75at East Tennessee State BuccaneersDec 20
- L59-62vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsDec 18
- L73-77at Georgia State PanthersDec 13
- W66-39vs Auburn Montgomery SenatorsDec 7
- L66-73vs North Alabama LionsDec 2
- L43-56vs North Dakota State BisonNov 26
- L63-74at Arkansas State Red WolvesNov 25
Florida International Panthers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W287 scored · 77.1 allowed per game0-1 away
- W76-64vs UTEP MinersJan 4
- W89-74vs New Mexico State AggiesJan 2
- L94-97vs Liberty FlamesDec 28
- W121-70vs Trinity College of Jacksonville EaglesDec 22
- W86-79vs Long Island University SharksDec 20
- L81-98at Miami HurricanesDec 17
- W88-65vs Jacksonville DolphinsDec 6
- W89-83vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 4
- W74-61vs Omaha MavericksNov 26
- L72-80vs James Madison DukesNov 25
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 26-8 | - | 17-3 |
| Sam Houston | 22-12 | 4 | 13-7 |
| Louisiana Tech | 20-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Western Kentucky | 18-14 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Middle Tennessee | 17-15 | 6 | 11-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 21-14 | 7 | 10-10 |
| Jacksonville State | 15-17 | 7 | 10-10 |
| New Mexico State | 16-16 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Missouri State | 16-18 | 9 | 8-12 |
| Florida International | 15-17 | 9 | 8-12 |
| UTEP | 11-20 | 8 | 7-13 |
| Delaware | 10-21 | 11 | 6-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Florida International Panthers | Jacksonville State Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-49 | 24-49 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 4-15 | 8-19 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 42 |
| Free throws | 16-19 | 15-20 |
| Free throw % | 84 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 21 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 16 | 23 |
| Assists | 10 | 18 |
| Steals | 8 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 32 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 34 | 56 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-36Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-37Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-37Ashton Williamson makes driving layup (Zawdie Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half37-37Corey Stephenson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Eric Dibami assists)
- 2nd Half37-39Jacoby Hill makes layup (Iaroslav Niagu assists)
- 2nd Half39-39Ashton Williamson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-41Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-41Zawdie Jackson makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-41Ibrahim Olajuwon makes layup (Ashton Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half44-44Jacoby Hill makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaye Nash assists)
- 2nd Half44-46Jacoby Hill makes layup (Jaye Nash assists)
- 2nd Half44-47Jacoby Hill makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-50AC Bryant makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mostapha El Moutaouakkil assists)
- 2nd Half44-52Jacoby Hill makes layup (Jaye Nash assists)
- 2nd Half44-53Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-53Ashton Williamson makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half46-56Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaye Nash assists)
- 2nd Half47-56Corey Stephenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-56Corey Stephenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-56Corey Stephenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-56Corey Stephenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-56Corey Stephenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-59Thomas Tut makes 25-foot three point jumper (Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half53-59Zawdie Jackson makes 2-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half53-61Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. makes 12-foot floating jump shot (Thomas Tut assists)
- 2nd Half55-61Hamed Olayinka makes layup
- 2nd Half57-61Zawdie Jackson makes 15-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half57-63Jacoby Hill makes layup (Emondrek Erkins-Ford assists)
- 2nd Half57-65Mostapha El Moutaouakkil makes layup (Emondrek Erkins-Ford assists)
- 2nd Half59-65Eric Dibami makes layup (Zawdie Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half59-66Emondrek Erkins-Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-67Emondrek Erkins-Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-67Corey Stephenson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-67Corey Stephenson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-68AC Bryant makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69AC Bryant makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-69Zawdie Jackson makes layup
- 2nd Half64-69Zawdie Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-70Emondrek Erkins-Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-71Emondrek Erkins-Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Jacksonville State Gamecocks, below favours Florida International Panthers.
Venue
- Pete Mathews ColiseumJacksonville, AL
- Attendance823
- OfficialsByron Jarrett, Matthew Rukasin, Michael Swoboda
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