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.

Shauna Green runs practice for Illinois during the 2022-23 season.

Making the case for Illinois as a Big Ten title contender

October 26, 2023

Don’t sleep on the Illini

Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon defends UConn's Nika Muhl as Muhl falls to the floor.

2023-24 Big Ten preview

October 23, 2023

A look ahead to another competitive season

Penn State Shay Ciezki dribbles the ball with her right hand in Big Ten play. She has her eyes up as a Minnesota defender approaches.

Three teams that could rise in the Big Ten in 2023-24

September 29, 2023

These programs missed the NCAA Tournament last year but are ready to turn things around

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark extends her arms, her hands at head level.

One encouraging and one concerning stat for each Big Ten team as the season approaches

September 25, 2023

Optimism and caution for all 14 Big Ten teams

Laila Phelia dribbles the ball up the floor for Michigan.

State of the Program: Michigan relying on key returners and three transfers for success in 2023-24

August 15, 2023

New faces in Ann Arbor look to continue Wolverines’ remarkable streak of consistency

Michigan State head coach Robyn Fralick works with Theryn Hallock and Moira Joiner at practice.

State of the Program: With a new coach and some returning talent, Michigan State could fly under the radar

August 2, 2023

Robyn Fralick looks to parlay success at Bowling Green into a winning culture in East Lansing

Penn State Shay Ciezki dribbles the ball with her right hand in Big Ten play. She has her eyes up as a Minnesota defender approaches.

State of the Program: Penn State hoping transfer portal acquisitions produce first winning season since 2016-17

July 25, 2023

Carolyn Kieger’s group hopes some fresh faces help turn the tide in State College

“AP National Player of the Week Jaz Shelley and Nebraska came from 14 down to take down Caitlin Clark and Iowa on Feb. 11, 2024.

State of the Program: After missing NCAA Tournament, Nebraska eager to get back out there

July 16, 2023

Huskers trying to bounce back after missing out on NCAA Tournament in 2022-23

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State of the program: Maryland aiming to recreate magic of 2022-23 with new cast

July 11, 2023

Terps retool after Elite Eight run

Katie Gearlds fires up the crowd during Purdue's home game against Indiana.

State of the Program: Purdue welcomes many new faces after dancing in Geralds’ Year 2

June 29, 2023

Boilermakers hope young group gels after NCAA Tournament trip