Toledo Rockets vs Florida Gulf Coast Eagles
Toledo has double-digit lead early, beats FGCU 90-62
ESTERO, Fla. -- Jaelan Sanford scored 18 points and Toledo cruised to a 90-62 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Monday night in a Gulf Coast Showcase opener.
Sanford was 7 of 15 from the floor. Luke Knapke added 13 points for Toledo (3-1). Marreon Jackson had 12 points and Willie Jackson chipped in 11, and Chris Darrington added 14 points off the bench. Sanford and Nate Navigato each made three 3-pointers for the Rockets, who shot 12 of 21 (57 percent) from long range.
Haanif Cheatham and Christian Carlyle scored 13 points apiece to lead Florida Gulf Coast (2-3).
Toledo closed the first half on a 22-6 run and built a 42-25 halftime advantage. Knapke opened the surge with a dunk and 3-pointer, and finished it with another dunk for seven points during the stretch. The Rockets led by double digits the rest of the way.
Game Information
Estero, FL
Referee:Brent Hampton
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:Shane Staggs
2025-26 Standings
| ASUN Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay | 13-1 | - | 19-6 |
| Central Arkansas | 12-2 | 1 | 17-10 |
| Queens University | 10-4 | 3 | 15-12 |
| Lipscomb | 9-5 | 4 | 16-11 |
| West Georgia | 6-8 | 7 | 12-14 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 6-8 | 7 | 12-15 |
| Bellarmine | 6-8 | 7 | 11-15 |
| Jacksonville | 5-9 | 8 | 10-17 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 5-9 | 8 | 9-18 |
| Stetson | 5-9 | 8 | 9-18 |
| North Florida | 4-10 | 9 | 6-21 |
| North Alabama | 3-11 | 10 | 8-17 |
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 13-0 | - | 26-0 |
| Akron | 12-1 | 1 | 21-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 2.5 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 8-6 | 5.5 | 14-13 |
| Toledo | 7-6 | 6 | 13-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-7 | 6.5 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-8 | 7.5 | 15-12 |
| Buffalo | 5-8 | 8 | 15-11 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Central Michigan | 4-9 | 9 | 8-18 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-10 | 9.5 | 10-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Ball State | 3-10 | 10 | 8-18 |
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