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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 7, 2017; Providence, RI, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Marcus Foster (0), guard Maurice Watson Jr. (10), and center Justin Patton (23) high-five after a game at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The Bluejays won 78-64. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Providence, RI, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Marcus Foster (0), guard Maurice Watson Jr. (10), and center Justin Patton (23) high-five after a game at the Dunkin Donuts Center. The Bluejays won 78-64. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

15. Creighton Bluejays

Previous Ranking: 10

Record: 18-2 (5-2 Big East)

Creighton held off Xavier on the road but got upset at home at the hands of Marquette. The loss to the Golden Eagles was the first full game the Bluejays have played without star point Maurice Watson Jr., who will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury. The team will try to keep pace in the Big East when they travel to Georgetown Wednesday.

Senior Isaiah Zierden got the start in place of Watson and played admirably in the loss to Marquette. Zierden scored a season-high 15 points and grabbed five rebounds. Marcus Foster also did his best to keep Creighton in the game with a season-high 30. Those two, along with freshman Davion Mintz (17 points, eight assists), will have to lead the rest of the Bluejays through the rest of their tough conference season.

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