Jacksonville University men’s basketball posts record-setting 132-45 win over Trinity College of Florida at home

A lopsided “Dolphins” matchup produces a program-record margin

Jacksonville University’s men’s basketball team delivered a record performance on Nov. 6, 2025, defeating Trinity College of Florida 132-45 at Swisher Gymnasium in Jacksonville. The final margin of 87 points set a new program record for largest victory, and also established the largest home-court margin in school history.

The result turned what was billed as a “Duel of the Dolphins” into a statistical outlier for Jacksonville, which reached 132 points while holding Trinity to 45. Jacksonville led 74-25 at halftime, then added 58 points after the break.

How the game separated early

Jacksonville’s first-half output was notable beyond the final score. The Dolphins’ 74 points before intermission marked the program’s highest-scoring half since at least the late 2010s, and it also represented the highest first-half scoring figure recorded under head coach Jordan Mincy. Jacksonville’s ability to create extra possessions and convert efficiently drove the early separation.

Team statistics reflected the imbalance: Jacksonville shot 58.5% from the field, outrebounded Trinity 57-18, and finished with 16 steals while committing 10 turnovers. Trinity shot 25.9% overall and made one three-pointer, finishing 1-of-21 from beyond the arc (4.8%).

Individual milestones in a high-volume night

The blowout created extended minutes for a wide group of players, and Jacksonville’s rotation produced multiple firsts and personal bests. Every Jacksonville player who appeared scored at least two points, a detail that underscored both the pace of play and the distribution of opportunities.

• Jason Thirdkill Jr. led all scorers with 19 points in 15 minutes.
• Freshman guard Michael Harper Jr. scored 15 points, a high among Jacksonville freshmen in the game.
• Jaylen Jordon recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds on 4-of-4 shooting.
• Transfer guard Jaylen Jones posted four steals, a career high.

Final score by halves: Jacksonville 74-58—132; Trinity College of Florida 25-20—45.

What the record says—and what comes next

Jacksonville’s 132 points and record margin came in a non-conference matchup and served as a sharp contrast to typical early-season game profiles, where scoring and rotations are often still stabilizing. The performance also offered a snapshot of depth, with several underclassmen logging meaningful minutes and registering first collegiate points.

Jacksonville’s next scheduled game following the win was a road contest at High Point University on Nov. 11, 2025.