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
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Peter Juzenas
- Shane Staggs
2023-24 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky | 12-4 | - | 17-14 |
| Stetson | 11-5 | 1 | 22-13 |
| Lipscomb | 11-5 | 1 | 20-12 |
| Austin Peay | 10-6 | 2 | 19-16 |
| North Florida | 9-7 | 3 | 16-16 |
| North Alabama | 8-8 | 4 | 15-17 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 8-8 | 4 | 14-18 |
| Queens University | 7-9 | 5 | 14-19 |
| Kennesaw State | 6-10 | 6 | 15-16 |
| Jacksonville | 5-11 | 7 | 16-17 |
| Central Arkansas | 5-11 | 7 | 9-23 |
| Bellarmine | 4-12 | 8 | 8-23 |
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
| Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
| Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
| Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
| Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
| Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
| Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
| Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |
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