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.

Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico talks to her team during a timeout against Oakland on Nov. 14.

Big Ten roundup: Buckeyes outlast Nittany Lions, Jordan Hobbs’ career day for Michigan and Purdue’s crucial error

December 11, 2023

Conference play begins with some expected — and several unexpected — outcomes

DeeDee Hagemann dribbles the ball up the floor for Michigan State against Evansville.

Big Ten roundup: Ohio State beats Tennessee on the road, Michigan State rolling and Mackenzie’s ‘Holmescoming’

December 3, 2023

Several teams pick up exciting road wins as conference play gets closer

Mackenzie Holmes attempts a layup against Maine on Nov. 30.

‘A full-circle moment’: Mackenzie Holmes, proud Mainer, returns to where it all began

December 1, 2023

Holmes and the Hoosiers celebrated her Maine homecoming with a sold-out arena, and plenty of lobster rolls.

Yarden Garzon looks to take a shot against Lipscomb at Assembly Hall.

Big Ten roundup: Indiana back on track, Maryland’s question marks and more

November 27, 2023

Hoosiers starting to find their rhythm

Big Ten roundup: Maryland humbled again, Penn State’s offense is humming and more

November 20, 2023

Penn State one of the lone bright spots in the conference this week

Lisa Bluder talks to Caitlin Clark and the bench during the championship game on April 2, 2023.

Big Ten roundup: Caitlin Clark outduels Georgia Amoore, Northwestern survives a scare and more

November 12, 2023

Recapping the first week of Big Ten action

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