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Kansas State Can't Topple the Jayhawks Again

Xavier fends off George Washington, St. Mary's loses to Gonzaga again

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(Newser) – The No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks took revenge on the team that spoiled their perfect season earlier this year, putting Kansas State away 88-74. Brandon Rush, who led the Jayhawks' scoring with 21 points, isn't worried about his team's marred record, and expects to take the court as one of the Final Four, ESPN reports. In other college hoops:

  • No. 9 Xavier, the Atlantic-10 champion and winner of 10 straight games, almost saw lowly George Washington snatch the 11th from them before rallying to a 66-56 victory.
  • No. 25 St. Mary's will have to say goodbye to its ranking, as the Gaels once again couldn't handle No. 24 Gonzaga, losing the game (88-76) and the WCC title at once.

George Washington guard Johnny Lee, right, goes for the ball against Xavier guard Dante Jackson (25) in the first half of a college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
George Washington guard Johnny Lee, right, goes for the ball against Xavier guard Dante Jackson (25) in the first half of a college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
Saint Mary's guard Patrick Mills (13) shoots off balance as Gonzaga forward Austin Daye, left, defends during the second half of a college basketball game Saturday March 1, 2008, at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. Gonzaga won, 88-76. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Saint Mary's guard Patrick Mills (13) shoots off balance as Gonzaga forward Austin Daye, left, defends during the second half of a college basketball game Saturday March 1, 2008, at the McCarthey Athletic...   (Associated Press)
Saint Mary's forward Yusef Smith, left, shoots as Gonzaga forward Austin Daye defends during the first half of a college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Saint Mary's forward Yusef Smith, left, shoots as Gonzaga forward Austin Daye defends during the first half of a college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)   (Associated Press)
Gonzaga players David Pendergraft, left, and Austin Daye celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's 88-76 in a college basketball game Saturday March 1, 2008 at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Gonzaga players David Pendergraft, left, and Austin Daye celebrate after defeating Saint Mary's 88-76 in a college basketball game Saturday March 1, 2008 at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Wash....   (Associated Press)
Kansas State forwards Michael Beasley (30) and Ron Anderson. left, battle Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) for a rebound during the first half of their college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2008. Kansas defeated Kansas State, 88-74. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas State forwards Michael Beasley (30) and Ron Anderson. left, battle Kansas center Cole Aldrich (45) for a rebound during the first half of their college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) shoots over Kansas State forward Andre Gilbert (4) during the first half of their college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas guard Brandon Rush (25) shoots over Kansas State forward Andre Gilbert (4) during the first half of their college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)   (Associated Press)
Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4), center, shoots between Kansas State forward Ron Anderson, lower left, and Michael Beasley, upper right, during the first half of their college basketball game in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, March 1, 2008. Kansas center Derrell Arthur, lower right, watches for a rebound on the play. (AP...
Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4), center, shoots between Kansas State forward Ron Anderson, lower left, and Michael Beasley, upper right, during the first half of their college basketball game in Lawrence,...   (Associated Press)
George Washington forward Rob Diggs (5) goes up for a shot against Xavier forward Jason Love (31) in the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 66-56. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
George Washington forward Rob Diggs (5) goes up for a shot against Xavier forward Jason Love (31) in the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 66-56. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Xavier forward Derrick Brown (5) is fouled by George Washington forward Herman Opoku, right, in the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 66-56. (AP Photo/David Kohl)
Xavier forward Derrick Brown (5) is fouled by George Washington forward Herman Opoku, right, in the second half of a basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cincinnati. Xavier won 66-56. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
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