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.

Jenna Giacone drives against VCU

“That’s why it’s called March Madness”: Dayton hopes its First Four win is the start of an NCAA Tournament run

March 17, 2022

The Flyers look to build on their 88-57 win over DePaul

UMass huddles and puts their hands in before the game

What to watch for from Atlantic 10 teams in the postseason

March 16, 2022

A-10 teams featured in NCAA, WNIT and WBI tournaments

UMass women's basketball hoists the Atlantic 10 Championship trophy

Sights and sounds from UMass’ first Atlantic 10 tournament championship

March 8, 2022

Magical moments in Wilmington

UMass women's basketball team huddles before its game against George Washington.

What to watch for at the Atlantic 10 tournament

February 28, 2022

Dayton aims for third conference tournament title in six years while VCU looks to run it back

Brooke Flowers goes up for a layup against a George Mason defender.

Brooke Flowers is the glue at Saint Louis

February 25, 2022

The “hometown kid” has made her name in the record book and off the court at Saint Louis

Araion Bradshaw goes against Duquesne defenders on Feb. 2, 2022.

Araion Bradshaw: More than a basketball player

February 13, 2022

Dayton’s Araion Bradshaw details her accomplishments and impact on and off the court

UMass women's basketball team huddles before its game against George Washington.

“We all just complement each other really well”: The secret behind UMass’ success on offense

January 28, 2022

After last year’s disappointing loss in the championship, the Minutewomen hope their dynamic offense will lead them to their first Atlantic 10 title

Left: Claire and Amy Jacobs pose for a photo. Top right: Katie Jekot shoots the ball. Bottom right Julie Jekot goes up against defenders.

Sister(s) vs. Sister: A special matchup between La Salle and Saint Joseph’s

January 16, 2022

Basketball is a family affair for the Jacobs and Jekot sisters

Ors

Daily Briefing — Jan. 2, 2022: Cancellations continue but Estefania Ors and several others shined through

January 2, 2022

Five 30+ point scorers lead the way in a limited slate of games

Elle Sutphin celebrates with her team on the sideline.

Elle Sutphin’s instant impact on the Davidson program

December 29, 2021

‘She’s just a constant sponge trying to get better’