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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; Moraga, CA, USA; St. Mary's Gaels guard Joe Rahon (25) controls the ball against the Pepperdine Waves during the second half at McKeon Pavilion. St. Mary's defeated Pepperdine 85-65. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Moraga, CA, USA; St. Mary’s Gaels guard Joe Rahon (25) controls the ball against the Pepperdine Waves during the second half at McKeon Pavilion. St. Mary’s defeated Pepperdine 85-65. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Saint Mary’s Gaels

Previous Ranking: 22

Record: 17-2 (7-1 WCC)

Saint Mary’s took down both Pacific and Pepperdine last week to remain in second in the West Coast Conference. The Gaels will host fifth-pace San Francisco to try and sweep the Dons.

Guard Joe Rahon exploded against Pepperdine. The senior scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting while also contributing five rebounds and five assists. Calvin Hermanson continued his recent hot streak with 19 against the Waves, while center Jock Landale had a double-double with 15 and 10. The conference still runs through Gonzaga, but SMC clearly looksl ike the second best team.

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