Illinois men's basketball opens season with record 120-45 win over FDU

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Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026In the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 edition

CHAMPAIGN - Illinois men's basketball beat FDU 120-45 on Monday night at State Farm Center to open the regular season, according to the final posted on the Illinois Athletics schedule and the department's game recap.

The 75-point margin and 19 made 3-pointers set program records, the recap says. Six Illinois players scored in double figures. Stefan Vaaks and Andrej Stojakovic each had a team-high 20 points, with Vaaks making five 3-pointers. Freshman Quentin Coleman had 13 points and a team-high 10 rebounds in his college debut, and Tomislav Ivisic added 10 points. Ethan Brown and Zavier Zens each scored 12.

Illinois led 67-20 at halftime after a 24-0 run late in the first half, according to the recap, and held FDU to 1-for-17 shooting from 3-point range before the break.

Illinois, ranked No. 3, hosts Penn at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at State Farm Center, according to its schedule.

Source: Illinois Athletics recap, Nov. 2, 2026; Illinois men's basketball schedule and results

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