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.

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.

St. Bonaventure interim head coach Erica Morrow stands on the court wearing a team-branded brown sweatshirt before a game.

St. Bonaventure parts ways with Jesse Fleming

January 16, 2023

Erica Morrow elevated to interim head coach

Mayé Touré goes up for a right-handed layup against Duquesne.

How hard work and patience have paid off for Rhode Island’s Mayé Touré

January 14, 2023

‘How you do anything is how you do everything’

Laura Ziegler celebrates by screaming with clenched fists with teammate Katie Jekot against Boston University.

Early success and a family away from home: Laura Ziegler’s journey from Denmark to Saint Joseph’s

December 20, 2022

How the freshman is making her mark on Hawk Hill

Saint Louis Billikens huddle during a game against SIUE wearing white uniforms and blue warmups.

‘Staying the course and staying together’: How transfers, new coach are helping Saint Louis build

December 5, 2022

Saint Louis is finding joy in the process during Rebecca Tillett’s first season

UMass head coach Tory Verdi watches his players cut down the net after winning the A-10 championship on March 6, 2022 while wearing a championship hat and shirt

UMass head coach Tory Verdi extended through 2026-27

November 30, 2022

What Verdi’s extension means for the Minutewomen