This week's USA TODAY Coaches Poll features three BIG EAST teams amongst the first 11 in the Top 25.
Going forward, two teams are in the Top 5.
The Villanova Wildcats and Xavier Musketeers trail the North Carolina Tar Heels, Oklahoma Sooners and Maryland Terrapins in the No. 1, 2, and 3 positions in the poll. 'Nova propped up to No. 4 after a victory over the St. John's Red Storm on Sunday afternoon. The Wildcats are 18-3 and remain at the top of the BIG EAST standings at the moment.
Meanwhile, Xavier propped up to No.