On a table behind Bert Rogers’ desk, there are four tall, black trophies topped with silver plaques with the BIG EAST logo. Toward the base of each trophy reads the inscription: “SECOND PLACE.”
After both the men’s and women’s teams finished second to Villanova at the indoor and outdoor championships last year, Rogers’ teams look to finally capture their first BIG EAST title this weekend at the indoor championships in Staten Island, New York.
“We’re a lot deeper this year,” Rogers said. “I’m feeling confident about where we’re at and hopefully we go in there and get the job done.