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.

Newly appointed Fordham head coach Bridgette Mitchell poses with director of athletics Ed Kull and a basketball

New beginnings in the Bronx: Bridgette Mitchell looks to ‘revive’ Fordham Rams

April 16, 2023

What the beginning of the Mitchell era means for the Rams

Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall and Addison O'Grady walk back to the bench after the final buzzer as LSU wins the 2023 national championship on April 2, 2023.

Inside Iowa’s locker room after its 2023 national championship loss

April 3, 2023

Curtains close on the Hawkeyes’ season and the careers of Czinano, Warnock

Caitlin Clark smiles as she holds an ESPN microphone and looks out at the Iowa fans after a victory in the 2023 Final Four.

Iowa Hawkeyes take ‘business mentality’ into national championship game

April 2, 2023

‘We’re here to hoist the trophy’

Monika Czinano lifts up Caitlin Clark after Iowa's 77-73 win over South Carolina on March 31. (Photo credit: Domenic Allegra | The Next)

How Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano led Iowa to win over South Carolina

April 1, 2023

Clark’s 41 points propelled the Hawkeyes to a program-first NCAA Tournament championship game

Jim Crowley addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference on March 13, 2023. Photo Courtesy of St. Bonaventure Athletics.

Jim Crowley returns to St. Bonaventure

March 26, 2023

What the start of the second Crowley era means for the Bonnies

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