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WBB Bracketology 7.0: The power rises

By Russell Steinberg

BLOOMINGTON, IN - FEBRUARY 17: Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Darrien Washington (50) blocks out Indiana Hoosier center Linsey Marchese (12) during the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Indiana Hoosiers on February 17, 2018, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 83-75. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN - FEBRUARY 17: Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Darrien Washington (50) blocks out Indiana Hoosier center Linsey Marchese (12) during the game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Indiana Hoosiers on February 17, 2018, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 83-75. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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A couple weeks ago, we highlighted the mid-majors who were clinging to at-large spots and poised to shake up some brackets in March. Those teams are still very much alive and worth your attention. But as can be expected in conference play, the power tends to rise to the top, whether we like it or not. Whether it’s fair or not.

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This week, we saw this in two cases: Minnesota entered the field thanks to four straight wins over top-100 teams, including three over the top-50. That’s a luxury that teams like Florida Gulf Coast (who the Gophers leap-frogged despite the Eagles not losing) don’t have.

The other team was Oregon State, which continues its rise on the heels of a home sweep of UCLA and USC.

As always, you can view the full bracket here, or keep reading for a region-by-region breakdown.

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