Many of K-State's non-conference opponents again proved Saturday to be "not quite ready for prime time" players.
That includes Emporia State, losers of three straight on the road; James Madison, which lost to league-leading George Mason; Savannah State, which lost by 20 at home to Longwood; and UNLV, losing yet another home game.
One of the few bright spots was Florida's sweep of Tennessee, which at least makes that loss look more reasonable. I just wish it could have been a win.
Also notable was Texas Southern's victory at Jackson State, which I think all but locked up a No. 1 seed for the Tigers in their conference tournament.
Meanwhile, Loyola, Presbyterian and UMKC registered unimpressive and largely meaningless conference wins.
In the Evergreen State, Wazzu actually bothered to defend its home court this time, while Gonzaga beat the hell out of Tom Asbury.
Overall Record = 16-9
Big 12 Record = 4-6
RPI = 40
SOS = 19
Signature Wins (RPI 1-30) = none
Quality Wins (RPI 31-100) = James Madison, Virginia Tech, Gonzaga, Washington State, Baylor, Nebraska
Bad Losses (RPI 101 or greater) = none
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James Madison (18-9, 8-7 CAA) | RPI = 81: Loss at George Mason (68-82)
- Virginia Tech (15-7, 5-4 ACC) | RPI = 66
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Presbyterian (11-16, 5-10 Big South) | RPI = 190: Win over Charleston Southern (61-48)
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Gonzaga (17-9, 7-3 WCC) | RPI = 67: Win at Pepperdine (63-44)
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No. 5 Duke (22-2, 9-1 ACC) | RPI = 8
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Texas Southern (12-10, 10-1 SWAC) | RPI = 178: Win at Jackson State (70-67)
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Emporia State (11-13, 8-10 MIAA*): Loss at No. 11* Missouri Southern (75-92)
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Washington State (17-8, 7-6 Pac-10) | RPI = 76: Win over Cal (75-71)
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Alcorn State (3-20, 3-10 SWAC) | RPI = 333: Loss at Mississippi Valley State (83-91)
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Loyola-Chicago (14-12, 5-10 Horizon League) | RPI = 214: Win over Wisconsin-Green Bay (79-62)
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No. 17 Florida (20-5, 9-2 SEC) | RPI = 11: Win over Tennessee (61-60)
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UNLV (18-7, 6-5 Mountain West) | RPI = 29: Loss to No. 6 San Diego State (57-63)
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UMKC (15-10, 8-6 Summit League) | RPI = 208: Win over Centenary (91-58)
- North Florida (10-16, 7-8 Atlantic Sun) | RPI = 162
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Savannah State (7-18) | RPI = 281: Loss to Longwood (56-75)
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Oklahoma State (16-8, 4-6 Big 12) | RPI = 55: Loss at Nebraska (54-65)
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Colorado (16-10, 5-6 Big 12) | RPI = 93: Win over Kansas State (58-56)
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Texas Tech (11-14, 3-7 Big 12) | RPI = 150: Loss to No. 22 Texas A&M (67-70)
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No. 19 Missouri (19-6, 5-5 Big 12) | RPI = 27: Win over Oklahoma (84-61)
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No. 22 Texas A&M (19-5, 6-4 Big 12) | RPI = 30: Win at Texas Tech (70-67)
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Baylor (16-8, 6-5 Big 12) | RPI = 64: Loss at No. 3 Texas (60-69)
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No. 2 Kansas (24-1, 9-1 Big 12) | RPI = 1: Win over Iowa State (89-66)
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Nebraska (16-8, 4-6 Big 12) | RPI = 90: Win over Oklahoma State (65-54)
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Iowa State (14-11, 1-9 Big 12) | RPI = 140: Loss at No. 2 Kansas (66-89)
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Oklahoma (12-12, 4-6 Big 12) | RPI = 122: Loss at No. 19 Missouri (61-84)
- No. 3 Texas (22-3, 10-0 Big 12) | RPI = 7: Win over Baylor (69-60)
*Division II