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 and now works as a sports reporter for the Concord Monitor in New Hampshire.

Teri Moren coaches Indiana against Quinnipiac.

Ceilings for the seven Big Ten teams in March Madness

March 13, 2023

Indiana, Iowa and Maryland headline the Big Ten’s participants in the 2023 tournament

Uncasville, Connecticut/USA - Aug. 17, 2018: Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen (13) talks with the media before a WNBA basketball game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. The Connecticut Sun defeated the Minnesota Lynx 96-79. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Lindsay Whalen steps down as Minnesota head coach

March 2, 2023

The Minnesota coach leaves the program after compiling a 71-76 record over five seasons

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

How Katie Gearlds got Purdue back on track

March 2, 2023

‘I’m just excited to watch it unfold for our group’

Iowa junior guard Caitlin Guard vs. Penn State

Big Ten Tournament: Five things to watch

March 1, 2023

From Indiana to Northwestern, everyone has something to play for

Teri Moren coaches Indiana against Quinnipiac.

How Teri Moren built the Indiana powerhouse: an oral history

February 16, 2023

‘Even things that may seem small, they matter to her’

Monika Czinano pumps her fist after making a layup

How no dribbling, elite footwork and an infectious personality produced Iowa post Monika Czinano

January 23, 2023

‘If everybody was a little bit like Monika, I think this world would be a lot better place’

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Cancun Challenge reveals 2023 women’s field

January 18, 2023

2023 field includes four Power Five programs

Lisa Byington and Stephanie White are seated courtside wearing their television headsets during the first-ever Big Ten women's college basketball game on FOX.

Lisa Byington Q&A: Broadcasting the first Big Ten women’s college basketball game on FOX

January 15, 2023

‘If you don’t know something exists, how are you going to try to find it?’

FGCU head coach Karl Smesko addresses his team.

Karl Smesko: College basketball’s ultimate mad scientist, philosopher and professor

January 12, 2023

A look inside one of the most innovative programs in college basketball

Illinois head coach Shauna Green talks with her team during a game in mid-November.

Underestimate Shauna Green’s Illinois at your own risk

December 21, 2022

‘Everyone’s gonna think we suck’