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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 21, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) stands with fans and teammates for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Syracuse Orange 84-66 at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward V.J. Beachem (3) stands with fans and teammates for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Syracuse Orange 84-66 at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Previous Ranking: 14

Record: 17-3 (6-1 ACC)

Notre Dame took a tough loss at Florida State but bounced back in dominating fashion over Syracuse. The first-place Irish host top 25 Virginia to start off their week on Tuesday.

V.J. Beachem stole the show against the Orange. The senior forward scored career-high 30 points and grabbed seven boards in the 18-point victory at home. Bonzie Colson was his usual solid self with a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double and Matt Farrell continued his successful junior campaign with 15 points and nine assists. This might be coach Mike Brey’s best coaching job as he has this team playing as well as almost anyone in the ACC.

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