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San Francisco Dons upset Saint Mary`s, climbing WCC rankings, while Ole Miss and Houston also excelled in recent games.

San Francisco made a significant leap in the West Coast Conference power rankings by defeating Saint Mary`s 65-64. This thrilling victory marked the Dons` first win over Saint Mary`s since 2019, with Marcus Williams leading the charge, scoring 16 points. The Dons showcased their resilience by overcoming a double-digit deficit, proving their competitiveness against the top teams in the WCC.

Despite the loss, Saint Mary`s retained the No. 1 spot in the WCC rankings after bouncing back with a commanding 63-49 win against Oregon State. Augustas Marciulionis shone in that game, recording a double-double with 18 points and 10 assists.

Gonzaga, now sitting at No. 3 in the rankings, recently secured a 78-61 victory over Pacific. Ryan Nembhard made headlines by breaking his own program single-season assist record, achieving 246 assists through 25 games. Gonzaga is gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against San Francisco on Thursday, which could further shake up the rankings.

In other college basketball news, Ole Miss enjoyed a perfect week, defeating nationally-ranked Kentucky and LSU, which has positioned them as a 5-seed in Joe Lunardi`s latest NCAA Tournament projections. The Rebels are part of a strong SEC contingent, with 13 teams projected to make the tournament.

Houston also made waves in the Big 12, defeating Baylor 76-65, with LJ Cryer leading Houston with 14 points. Houston is set to face Arizona on Saturday, while Baylor will take on West Virginia.

For more insights, check out the WCC power rankings and the latest college basketball news.

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