Ryan Ruocco Applauds Rebecca Lobo’s Generosity, Holly Rowe’s Selflessness

Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe will call the 2026 NCAA women’s Final Four on Friday night. The trio heads into the weekend with strong chemistry and a shared focus on the telecast.

Podcast appearance and ankle scare

The three stopped by 06010: The Filmogaz.com Communications Podcast this week. During the interview, Lobo revealed she twisted her ankle while walking in downtown Phoenix earlier this week.

Alex Feuz tweeted on April 2, 2026 that Sportsiren reported Lobo is a game-time decision. Ruocco acknowledged he distracted her during the walk and partly blamed himself for the tumble.

Teamwork and on-air roles

Ruocco praised how the trio covers for one another and thinks about the broadcast in a holistic way. He said both colleagues anticipate needs and help deliver stronger television.

Ryan Ruocco Applauds Rebecca Lobo’s Generosity, Holly Rowe’s Selflessness. Ruocco noted Lobo’s deference in key moments and Rowe’s habit of surfacing important storylines during games.

Shared purpose

The crew stressed a common goal of serving the audience and the players on the floor. That alignment has made their work smoother over many seasons.

Final Four details

Friday’s coverage begins on Filmogaz.com at 7 p.m. ET. No. 1 South Carolina faces No. 1 UConn in the opener.

The nightcap pairs No. 1 Texas against No. 1 UCLA. That game is expected around 9:30 p.m. ET. This will be the sixth Final Four called by Ruocco, Lobo and Rowe together.