NCAA Basketball: Top 25 features upsets galore
By Doug Winkey
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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets – Josh Pastner is doing more with less in his first year. The Yellow Jackets have wins over Notre Dame, NC State, Florida State and North Carolina, and will take on fellow upstart Clemson next.
Northwestern Wildcats – Northwestern is primed for their first NCAA Tournament ever as the third place team in the Big Ten. The Wildcats recently beat Indiana and have an opportunity to move up more against Purdue.
Akron Zips – Akron remains the cream of the MAC crop after holding off Northern Illinois on the road. The Zips get their next challenge when they visit the Ohio Bobcats.
Illinois State Redbirds – Illinois State is now off to its best MVC start ever at 10-0 after beating Indiana State and Evansville. The Redbirds will try and stop surging Northern Iowa next.
SMU Mustangs – Southern Methodist had just one game last week, but it was a win at Central Florida. Eastern Carolina visits to try and knock the Mustangs off their perch.