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NCAA Basketball: Purdue, Kentucky, Memphis rises, Baylor and Gonzaga falls in latest top-25 power rankings

It was a big week in the latest NCAA Basketball power rankings, as teams such as Memphis, Kentucky, and Purdue got big wins, while Baylor and Gonzaga suffered some setbacks.

By Tristan Freeman

2023 Indy Classic - Arizona v Purdue
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15. Florida Atlantic Owls - 9-2

The Owls had eight days to shake off the loss to Illinois in the Jimmy V Classic to take on a familiar face and former Conference USA rival, Florida International. However, the past couple of years have seen a big talent gap between the teams and it played out on Wednesday night, with FAU winning 94-60. Guards Alijah Martin and Johnell Davis combined for 30 pts and 7 stls in the win.

The big game for them was on Saturday, going on the road to take on a St. Bonaventure team that was 7-2, including several blowout wins over local foes in the New York region. The home team had the advantage early on, keeping the game close and making it a 1-point halftime lead.

But the Owls showed why they're a top-15 team in NCAA Basketball, making a big run in the second half to get a comfortable double-digit lead. FAU was able to hold on for the 64-54 defensive victory. Davis led the team with 16 pts, while big man Vlad Goldin had 11 pts and 7 rebs.

It's a great win for the Owls but now they have one huge game to deal with next week, a neutral site battle with an Arizona squad that should be angry after the loss to Purdue this weekend.

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