Through seven Northeast Conference games, Robert Morris stands alone as the only team left unbeaten. While their offense has been middle of the pack, the Colonials’ defense ranks as one of the best in the NEC.

Currently, they lead the league in scoring and field goal percentage defense, as well as scoring margin, turnover margin and total steals. Nneka Ezeigbo continues to be a menace defensively throughout conference play, ranking in the top seven in both steals and blocked shots.

While the Colonials may be the cream of the NEC for now, multiple teams have put themselves in contention for a top-four seed in the conference tournament.

Along with RMU, Sacred Heart was undefeated heading into the week but suffered a big loss to Jessica Kovatch and the Red Flash of Saint Francis (PA).

Despite this, SHU still ranks among the league best in multiple offensive categories. They sit in the top five of scoring offense, scoring margin and field goal percentage. The team does an excellent job of holding onto the ball, as they lead the league in assist-to-turnover ratio and rank second in turnover margin.

Katherine Haines has been a leader for the Pioneers, averaging the fifth most points (16.9) and second most rebounds (9.3) in the league.

One spot below SHU is Saint Francis (BKN). With losses to just RMU and SHU, the Terriers have proven to be one of the more consistent teams in the league.

SFBK has been an offensive dynamo in conference play, ranking first in scoring offense, field goal percentage and three-point percentage. They also rank second in scoring margin and rebounding offense.

The Terriers have multiple different weapons with Jade Johnson averaging the second most points in the league at 18.4, Amy O’Neil leading the league in assists with 7.6, Ally Lassen leading the league in field goal percentage with .526 and Mia Ehling leading the conference in three-point percentage with .467.

At the four seed, both SFU and Bryant are tied with a 4-3 record. Currently, Bryant holds the tiebreaker due to a 66-63 victory over the Red Flash.

The Bulldogs rank in the middle of the pack for most categories. However, they have proven to arguably be the best team in the NEC when it comes to rebounding.

Currently, Bryant leads the league in offensive rebounds along with both offensive and defensive rebounding percentage. The team sits second in defensive rebounds and rebounding margin. Sydney Holloway currently leads the NEC in rebounding at 12.2 per game.

While SFBK has been consistent, SFU has been the exact opposite. They hold both a win over Sacred Heart and a loss to 1-6 Central Connecticut.

Despite their inconsistencies, the Red Flash have the likely leader for NEC Player of the Year in Kovatch. The senior ranks best in the conference in scoring and three-pointers made. Her 20.9 points per game rank 15th in the entire NCAA. Kovatch could score 30 on any given night, always making SFU a wild card.

All three of Mount St. Marys, Wagner and Farleigh Dickinson would round out the top eight if the season ended today. Both CCSU and 0-7 LIU Brooklyn would miss the tournament.