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NCAA Basketball: Conference battles shake up top 25

By Doug Winkey

Jan 21, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) reacts after falling against the Portland Pilots during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 73-52. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) reacts after falling against the Portland Pilots during the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. The Bulldogs won 73-52. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 15, 2017; Greenville, NC, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jacob Evans (1) goes to the basket against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the East Carolina Pirates 55-46. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2017; Greenville, NC, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jacob Evans (1) goes to the basket against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. The Cincinnati Bearcats defeated the East Carolina Pirates 55-46. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Cincinnati Bearcats

Previous Ranking: 17

Record: 17-2 (7-0 American)

Cincy also stays in place despite beating both Temple and Tulane; those teams are in the bottom four of the American Athletic Conference standings so the wins were expected. An intriguing non-conference matchup is next for the Bearcats when they host cross-town rival, Xavier.

Jacob Evans, Troy Caupain and Kevin Johnson were all solid in the most recent victory at Tulane. They combined for 43 of the Bearcats’ 78 points. Cincinnati’s guards have helped carry the team despite the occasional struggles from both Kyle Washington or Gary Clark. I can’t wait to see if this team has enough stamina to carry the American and make a deep March run.

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