Posts by Natalie Heavren

Natalie Heavren has been a contributor to The Next since February 2019 and currently writes about the Atlantic 10 conference, the WNBA and the WBL.

Saint Louis huddles up before its A-10 Tournament semifinal game against Rhode Island on March 4.

‘What a season’: Saint Louis’ magical run ends with loss to Tennessee

March 19, 2023

Flowers looks back on her accomplishments and what’s ahead for the Billikens

Saint Louis head coach Rebecca Tillett talks to her team in the huddle.

What to watch for from Atlantic 10 teams in the postseason

March 16, 2023

A-10 teams are heading to the NCAA Tournament and the WNIT

Saint Louis poses with the A-10 Championship trophy as confetti falls wearing their championship shirts and hats.

Sights and sounds from Saint Louis’ first Atlantic 10 Tournament championship

March 6, 2023

‘Started from the bottom’, now Billikens are going dancing

Saint Louis head coach Rebecca Tillett talks to her team in the huddle.

Survived and advanced: Atlantic 10 Tournament Day 3 notebook

March 4, 2023

A mix of familiar and new faces made the A-10 Tournament semifinals

George Washington players jump up and down and celebrate an A-10 Tournament win.

‘We decided to win today’: Inside Day 2 of the Atlantic 10 Tournament

March 3, 2023

Only one upset, but no shortage of drama

Amaya Hamilton of Duquesne drives to the basket against Loyola Chicago

Sights and sounds from Day 1 of the Atlantic 10 Tournament

March 2, 2023

‘It’s a beautiful day to play basketball’

Rhode Island huddles up during a timeout against George Mason on Jan. 25, 2023.

What to watch for at the Atlantic 10 Tournament

February 28, 2023

UMass looks to run it back while Rhode Island looks for its first A-10 tournament win under Tammi Reiss

Mia Lakstigala defending Sam Galanopoulos of Loyola Chicago on Feb. 18.

How Mia Lakstigala, the “Quiet Assassin,” has helped propel GW this season

February 27, 2023

The transfer from Penn is making an impact on and off the court

Megan McConnell claps while getting back on defense against Saint Louis on Jan. 18, 2023.

“I just try to be everywhere”: Megan McConnell is making her mark at Duquesne 

February 12, 2023

How the member of local ‘basketball royalty’ is charting her unique path in Pittsburgh

Jada Brown (green uniform) brings the ball up the court against Rhode Island

“Heart over height”: Former walk-on Jada Brown awarded a scholarship during practice

January 26, 2023

The George Mason freshman earned a scholarship and found her place in Fairfax.