NCAAB · Final

Illinois Dominates Southern in Convincing Win

Monday, December 29, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · State Farm Center

Illinois Fighting Illini 90, Southern Jaguars 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Southern Jaguars vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Southern Jaguars 90-55 at State Farm Center on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Southern Jaguars vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -100000 (about 100% implied). The favorite won.

The Illinois Fighting Illini secured a decisive victory against the Southern Jaguars, finishing the game with a score of 90-55. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast in the teams' current forms, with Illinois boasting a strong home record of 10-3 compared to Southern's 4-9 overall record. The game took place at the State Farm Center, where Illinois has demonstrated solid performance, particularly in recent outings.

Illinois entered the game with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their recent performance has seen them score an average of 83.1 points while allowing 71.0 points per game. In their last five games, they averaged 79.0 points scored and 69.4 points allowed. Their most recent game before facing Southern was a commanding 91-48 victory against the Missouri Tigers, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive strength.

In contrast, Southern has struggled recently, recording a 4-6 record in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. They have averaged 86.5 points scored but have allowed 78.2 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games reflect a troubling trend, as they averaged 77.4 points scored while allowing 83.0 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Southern's most recent game resulted in a heavy 67-111 loss to the Baylor Bears, further compounding their struggles.

When it comes to home and away performances, Illinois has been particularly strong at home, with a 5-2 record, while Southern has struggled on the road, managing only a 1-6 record away from home. This game further emphasized the disparity in their performances, as Illinois dominated the scoreboard throughout the contest.

In terms of previous meetings, while the block did not provide specific historical matchups between these two teams, the current form and records suggest that Illinois was favored to win decisively. The betting market reflected this sentiment, with DraftKings setting the spread at -33.5 in favor of Illinois, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points line was set at 163.5, with over odds at -112.0 and under odds at -108.0, suggesting that a high-scoring game was anticipated.

Injuries were not detailed in the block, but the performance of both teams indicated that Illinois was at full strength, which likely contributed to their dominant display. The conditions during the game were not specified, but the home advantage for Illinois at the State Farm Center played a significant role in their performance.

As the game unfolded, Illinois showcased their offensive prowess, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. Key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half that further extended their lead. Notable plays included free throws by Jason Jakstys and layups by Mihailo Petrovic, which helped solidify Illinois's commanding lead.

Overall, the game served as a clear demonstration of Illinois's strength in the NCAAB landscape this season, contrasting sharply with Southern's ongoing challenges. The final score of 90-55 not only reflects Illinois's dominance in this matchup but also underscores the need for Southern to reassess their strategies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ILL -33.5	163.5 o -112 / u -108	Southern Jaguars +5000 · Illinois Fighting Illini -100000

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Leaders

PointsJake Davis15Illinois Fighting Illini
AssistsKeaton Wagler10Illinois Fighting Illini
ReboundsKeaton Wagler7Illinois Fighting Illini
PointsMichael Jacobs11Southern Jaguars
AssistsCam Amboree3Southern Jaguars
ReboundsDaMariee Jones5Southern Jaguars

Recent form

Illinois Fighting Illini

Last 10: 7-3Streak W183.1 scored · 71 allowed per game5-2 at home

W91-48vs Missouri TigersDec 23
L80-83vs Nebraska CornhuskersDec 13
W88-80at Ohio State BuckeyesDec 10
W75-62at Tennessee VolunteersDec 7
L61-74at UConn HuskiesNov 28
W87-73vs UT Rio Grande Valley VaquerosNov 25
W98-58vs Long Island University SharksNov 22
L86-90vs Alabama Crimson TideNov 20
W84-65vs Colgate RaidersNov 15
W81-77vs Texas Tech Red RaidersNov 12

Southern Jaguars

Last 10: 4-6Streak L486.5 scored · 78.2 allowed per game1-6 away

L67-111at Baylor BearsDec 21
L67-75at California Baptist LancersDec 17
L83-86at Texas State BobcatsDec 11
L69-95at Texas LonghornsDec 9
W101-48vs Louisiana Christian WildcatsDec 1
W75-73at Northwestern State DemonsNov 29
L66-80at San José State SpartansNov 22
L93-99at Washington HuskiesNov 19
W129-64vs Champion Christian TigersNov 16
W115-51vs Ecclesia RoyalsNov 10

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Bethune-Cookman	17-15	-	14-4
Southern	17-17	3	11-7
Florida A&M	15-16	3	11-7
Alabama A&M	18-15	4	10-8
Arkansas-Pine Bluff	13-19	4	10-8
Texas Southern	12-18	4	10-8
Jackson State	12-21	4	10-8
Prairie View A&M	19-18	5	9-9
Grambling	14-19	7	7-11
Alabama State	10-22	7	7-11
Alcorn State	9-23	7	7-11
Mississippi Valley State	3-30	12	2-16
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	Southern Jaguars	Illinois Fighting Illini
Field goals	23-66	30-58
Field goal %	35	52
Three-pointers	3-14	14-34
Three-point %	21	41
Free throws	6-8	16-18
Free throw %	75	89
Rebounds	26	45
Offensive rebounds	13	16
Defensive rebounds	13	29
Assists	9	22
Steals	10	3
Blocks	1	7
Turnovers	8	14
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	13
Fast-break points	10	8
Points in the paint	34	28
Fouls	19	11
Largest lead	0	36
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

1st Half25-46Keaton Wagler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half28-46Michael Jacobs makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malek Abdelgowad assists)
2nd Half28-48Tomislav Ivisic makes layup (Keaton Wagler assists)
2nd Half28-51Kylan Boswell makes 23-foot three point jumper (David Mirkovic assists)
2nd Half28-53David Mirkovic makes layup (Keaton Wagler assists)
2nd Half30-53Cam Amboree makes layup (Michael Jacobs assists)
2nd Half30-55Keaton Wagler makes layup
2nd Half30-58Zvonimir Ivisic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Keaton Wagler assists)
2nd Half32-58Michael Jacobs makes layup
2nd Half34-58Terrance Dixon Jr. makes layup (Cam Amboree assists)
2nd Half34-59Andrej Stojakovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-60Andrej Stojakovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-61Brandon Lee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half34-62Brandon Lee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-64Zvonimir Ivisic makes 3-foot alley oop dunk
2nd Half36-64DaMariee Jones makes layup
2nd Half36-67Zvonimir Ivisic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kylan Boswell assists)
2nd Half36-69Andrej Stojakovic makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Brandon Lee assists)
2nd Half37-69Michael Jacobs makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-69Michael Jacobs makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-71Tomislav Ivisic makes 3-foot dunk (Brandon Lee assists)
2nd Half38-74Tomislav Ivisic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Keaton Wagler assists)
2nd Half41-74Joe Manning makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Amboree assists)
2nd Half41-76Keaton Wagler makes layup
2nd Half43-76Joe Manning makes layup
2nd Half44-76Joe Manning makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-79Jake Davis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mihailo Petrovic assists)
2nd Half46-79Fazl Oshodi makes 15-foot jumper (Cam Amboree assists)
2nd Half46-82Jake Davis makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mihailo Petrovic assists)
2nd Half48-82Fazl Oshodi makes layup
2nd Half49-82Ashton Magee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-84Brandon Lee makes 8-foot jumper (Jake Davis assists)
2nd Half49-85Brandon Lee makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-85Lionel Bell makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half51-87Mihailo Petrovic makes layup
2nd Half53-87Ashton Magee makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half55-87AJ Barnes makes layup (Fazl Oshodi assists)
2nd Half55-88AJ Redd makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-89Jason Jakstys makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-90Jason Jakstys makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Illinois Fighting Illini, below favours Southern Jaguars.