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.

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

Caileigh Walsh and Caroline Lau celebrate Northwestern's 76-62 win over Minnesota in mid-February.

State of the Program: After finishing in the basement of the Big Ten, Northwestern banks on player development

May 2, 2023

The Wildcats are coming off a last-place Big Ten finish in 2022-23

Wisconsin head coach Marisa Moseley talks to her team during a timeout

State of the Program: Wisconsin hopes encouraging finish in 2022-23 helps program turn the corner

April 24, 2023

The Badgers won four of their last five to close out the regular season

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

State of the Program: Illinois is flying high under Shauna Green

April 18, 2023

‘I feel like we’re in a great spot’

Iowa advances to Final Four, Ohio State and Maryland bow out in the Elite Eight

March 28, 2023

The Hawkeyes are headed to their first Final Four since 1993