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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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Dec 12, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Justin Jackson (21) drives to the basket defended by Jacksonville State Gamecocks forward Joshua Tomaic (33) at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Justin Jackson (21) drives to the basket defended by Jacksonville State Gamecocks forward Joshua Tomaic (33) at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Maryland Terrapins

Previous Ranking: 24

Record: 17-2 (5-1 Big Ten)

Maryland is in a surprising tie for first in the Big Ten after a road victory over Iowa. The Terrapins have demonstrated they have the chops to win in tough environments and get last-place Rutgers next.

Melo Trimble was dominant against the Hawkeyes with 20 points, five rebounds, and five assists, but he had plenty of help. Freshman Justin Jackson had 12 points and a game-high nine rebounds. His classmate Anthony Cowan also had 15 and six for the Terps. It’s possible Maryland’s youth could falter at some point, but they have definitely exceeded all early expectations in College Park.

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