I also found it interesting that there were no Big East teams in the final eight.

They were players no other Big East team really wanted.

If we were playing a Big East team, we'd have had more enthusiasm at the start.

Big East teams are 19-4 out of conference for an .826 victory percentage.

"I think other Big East teams are gaining on us," he said.

Big East teams are 9-5 against nonconference opponents this season.

The league's strong play has Big East teams on track for at least 20 home appearances.

"For us to play a Big East team and win means we're stepping up."

But it's a great win for us to beat a Big East team.

Does anyone think any of the other nine Big East teams can even make it close?