Florida Gulf Coast 70, at Illinois 113

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — In a dominant display of offensive firepower and defensive prowess, the Illinois Fighting Illini overwhelmed the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 113-70 in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at a sold-out State Farm Center. A crowd of 15,544 watched as the No. [Ranking would be inserted here based on national polls] Fighting Illini improved to 2-0 on the young season, while the Eagles fell to 1-1. The outcome was never in doubt, as Illinois erupted for 59 points in the first half, building a commanding 32-point lead by intermission. The Illini shot a blistering 55.4… Read more...