Posts by Eric Rynston-Lobel

Eric Rynston-Lobel has been a contributor to The Next since August 2022. He covered Northwestern women's basketball extensively in his four years as a student there for WNUR, previously worked as a sports reporter for the Concord Monitor in New Hampshire and now works as a freelancer based in Chicago.

Mackenzie Holmes attempts a layup as South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso attempts to block the shot during the Sweet 16 in Albany.

Mackenzie Holmes says goodbye to Indiana

April 9, 2024

‘Anyone who knows me knows how much I love being a Hoosier’

Mackenzie Holmes celebrates in the stands with the student section at Assembly Hall

A year after heartbreak, Indiana can rejoice

March 27, 2024

Mackenzie Holmes’ 29 points punches Indiana’s ticket to Albany

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark fist-pumps and shouts on the court

Seven Big Ten teams began, just two remain in the NCAA Tournament

March 26, 2024

The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers are headed to the Sweet 16

Teri Moren stands on the sideline with Mackenzie Holmes in the background during Indiana's quarterfinal against Michigan in the 2024 Big Ten Tournament.

One question facing each of the seven Big Ten teams entering March Madness

March 18, 2024

Does Caitlin Clark’s final chapter end with a championship? Is Mackenzie Holmes healthy enough to play?

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder hoists the Big Ten Tournament trophy as confetti falls to celebrate Iowa's tournament championship.

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Iowa’s three-peat, Nebraska’s run, Maryland and Michigan’s huge wins and more

March 11, 2024

The Hawkeyes overcame a double-digit deficit to take home their third-straight tournament title

Wisconsin forward Serah Williams blocks a shot attempt from Purdue guard Jayla Smith with two hands.

Is Serah Williams the first pillar of a successful rebuild at Wisconsin?

March 7, 2024

Moseley: ‘I think for this group, that is definitely a huge step in the right direction’

Red and white confetti falls on Ohio State as the Buckeyes celebrate their Big Ten regular-season title.

Big Ten Tournament preview: Questions for all 14 teams in the conference

March 6, 2024

Can Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes win their third straight title?

Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw.

Big Ten notebook: Caitlin Clark’s record, Penn State’s offense and the Big Ten Tournament

March 3, 2024

All 14 teams gear up for the Big Ten Tournament

Genesis Bryant dribbles the ball for Illinois against Caitlin Clark

Big Ten notebook: Ohio State clinches share of conference title, the Iowa-Indiana-Illinois triangle and more

February 26, 2024

Big Ten Tournament bracket starts to come into focus

Illinois players douse head coach Shauna Green with water in the locker room after their upset of Indiana.

In a rough season for Illinois, glimmers of hope have reemerged

February 24, 2024

‘You put your head down and you just keep working’