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.

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

Rutgers guard Kaylene Smikle stands alone, holding the ball at shoulder height and preparing to shoot.

State of the Program: Coquese Washington excited about Year 2 at Rutgers

June 10, 2023

Rutgers hopes that four new players elevate the program in 2023-24

Ashley Owusu warms up before Virginia Tech's game at UNC in Chapel Hill on Feb. 23, 2023. (Mitchell Northam / The Next)

Ashley Owusu heads to Penn State. Can she help turn the Nittany Lions around?

June 3, 2023

The guard joins the Nittany Lions, her third program in as many seasons

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

State of the Program: Ohio State ready for more following Elite Eight run

May 31, 2023

The Buckeyes have Final Four potential in 2023-24

Mara Braun participates in a t-shirt toss for the Golden Gophers.

State of the Program: Q&A with Minnesota’s new head coach Dawn Plitzuweit

May 24, 2023

New head coach looks to turn the tide for a hungry Golden Gophers team in 2023-24

State of the Program: Iowa rides high of national championship appearance into 2023-24

May 17, 2023

The Hawkeyes gear up for Caitlin Clark’s senior season

State of the Program: Indiana regroups after magical season comes to premature end

May 9, 2023

The Hoosiers were upset by Miami (FL) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament