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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; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Bruce Weber hugs guard Kamau Stokes (3) late in a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats won the game 79-75. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Bruce Weber hugs guard Kamau Stokes (3) late in a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats won the game 79-75. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Kansas State Wildcats – KSU had already proven it can play tough with their controversial loss to Kansas but wins at Oklahoma State and home against West Virginia have catapulted this team to the fringe of the top 25. Watch a rough battle at Iowa State to see what the young Wildcats can do.

South Carolina Gamecocks – Sure, the Gamecocks beat Florida but they then got absolutely hammered at Kentucky while other squads surged ahead. USC will host Auburn for their next conference showdown.

Illinois State Redbirds – The MVC finally gets back on the board thanks to Illinois State’s recent wins over Wichita State and a resurgent Drake team. The Redbirds will host Indiana State in Normal, IL to try and win their 10th straight.

Akron Zips – We are showing the MAC some love this week. The Zips are flying through conference play at 6-0 after beating Eastern Michigan. Akron next travels to Kalamazoo to face the Western Michigan Broncos.

Iowa State Cyclones – The Cyclones’ vaunted Hilton Magic failed them against Kansas, but they bounced back with gritty, thrilling 2OT victory at Oklahoma. Iowa State returns home for their next match-up against Kansas State.

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