Some Big East teams have played 10 games this season. Others have managed to get in just five. 

It was a light slate of games last week in the [category:Big East] as several programs were on pause because of COVID-19 protocols. But there were still some notable performances including the emergence of a transfer who will make an impact this season. 

With all the postponements, cancelations, and programs on pause, it's difficult to say exactly where we are in the Big East season. Some programs have played a robust schedule, others are just getting started. But it's not too early to dig into the stats and try to make sense of where each team sits in the standings.

The women's basketball season continues to be hampered by postponements. Last week, UConn's showdown with Baylor was called off after Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey tested positive for COVID-19. 

When UConn inhabits your conference, there's nothing wrong with leading the chase pack.

The number of unbeaten teams in the Big East is down to three, with UConn flexing their muscles last week against Villanova. Here's a look at last week’s takeaways and what to watch for this week:

It's a shortened week in Big East women's basketball with one set of games on Tuesday before teams go quiet until after Christmas. Here's a look at last week’s takeaways and what to watch for this week:

Just over half of the Big East has started conference play, but that’s about to change this week with the remaining teams getting their feet wet against conference foes. Here’s what to watch for across the conference. 

The limited action in what was supposed to be the opening weekend of conference play for most Big East women’s programs was yet another reminder of COVID-19’s heavy influence on this young season. 

One of the many questions heading into the women’s college basketball season is how teams handle the truncated non-conference schedule.