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4/9/2008

Keifer Wins in Singles but Crusaders Fall to IPFW

Molly Keifer won at number three singles.
Molly Keifer (Richmond, Ind./Richmond H.S.) picked up her team-leading fifth singles victory on Wednesday afternoon, but it was not enough for the Crusaders as Valparaiso dropped a 6-1 decision to IPFW at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex....Full Story
4/6/2008

Crusaders Lose Close Match with Green Bay

Lindsey Gustafson won at fourth singles.
Valparaiso came up just short in its bid for the Crusaders’ first Horizon League victory of the season on Sunday as the Brown and Gold dropped a 4-3 decision to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, Wis....Full Story
4/5/2008

Milwaukee Downs Valparaiso 7-0

Laura Lawson dropped a three-set match at sixth singles.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee shutout Valparaiso’s women’s tennis team 7-0 on Saturday evening in Milwaukee, Wis....Full Story
4/4/2008

Butler Spoils Valpo’s Horizon League Debut

Molly Keifer fell 6-3, 6-0 at number two singles.
Valparaiso made its debut in the Horizon League on Friday afternoon, but dropped a 7-0 decision to Butler at Matchpoint Tennis Club in Griffith, Ind.  The contest was originally slated to be played outdoors, but the cold and damp weather forced the match indoors....Full Story
3/31/2008

Valpo-IPFW Women’s Tennis Postponed for Tuesday

Kim Sajevic and the Crusaders host Butler on Friday at 3 p.m.
Due to forecasted cold temperatures, the Valparaiso-IPFW women’s tennis match slated for Tuesday afternoon has been postponed  The two schools have rescheduled the contest for next Wednesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex....Full Story
3/29/2008

Antrobus Wins Decisive Match in Third Set as Crusaders Down Oakland

Christine Antrobus won the decisive match in three sets.
Christine Antrobus (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead H.S.) won the decisive match in three sets on Saturday afternoon as Valparaiso won its home opener 4-3 against Oakland at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex....Full Story
3/18/2008

Sajevic Named Horizon League’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week

Kim Sajeivc is this week's U.S. Army Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Week.
Valparaiso University’s Kim Sajevic (Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury H.S.) has been named the U.S. Army Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Week for her efforts last week....Full Story
3/17/2008

Women’s Tennis Pushes Back Two Matches

Head coach Jay Adams has announced a schedule change.
Valparaiso’s scheduled women’s tennis match against Indiana Wesleyan originally scheduled for Wednesday afternoon has been moved to Thursday, March 27 at 1 p.m. due to forecasted weather conditions....Full Story
3/13/2008

Crusaders Nipped by SIU-Edwardsville to Close Spring Trip

Julie Wingstrom won a pair of matches against the Cougars.
Valparaiso wrapped up play in Orlando, Fla. as part of its spring trip on Thursday afternoon, dropping a tight 4-3 decision to Southern Illinois-Edwardsville....Full Story
3/12/2008

Crusaders Sweep Adelphi for First Win

Jenny Schwartz won a pair of matches on Wednesday.
Valparaiso cruised to its first victory of the season on Wednesday afternoon, shutting out Adelphi 9-0 in Orlando, Fla. as part of the Crusaders’ spring trip.  The nine-point scoring system was in affect for the match....Full Story
3/11/2008

Connecticut Defeats Valpo Women 7-0

Christine Antrobus fell at sixth singles.
Valparaiso’s women’s tennis team dropped a 7-0 decision to the University of Connecticut on Tuesday afternoon as the Crusaders began play on their spring trip in Orlando, Fla....Full Story
2/9/2008

Valpo Falls in Home Opener 5-2 to Bradley

Molly Keifer won in straight sets against Bradley.
Kim Sajevic (Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury H.S.) won for the second straight day and Molly Keifer (Richmond, Ind./Richmond H.S.) also posted a singles victory but Bradley spoiled Valparaiso’s home opener defeating the Crusaders 5-2 at Matchpoint on Saturday evening....Full Story
2/8/2008

Ball State Defeats Valpo 6-1 on Friday

Kim Sajevic won in straight sets against the Cardinals.
Kim Sajevic (Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury H.S.) posted her first victory of the spring on Friday afternoon but it was not enough for the Crusaders as Valparaiso dropped a 6-1 decision to Ball State in Muncie, Ind....Full Story
1/27/2008

Valpo Falls in Season Opener at Eastern Illinois

Jenny Schwartz played number one singles and doubles in the season opener.
Despite Christine Antrobus’ (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead H.S.) first collegiate victory, the Valparaiso Crusaders dropped their season opener on Sunday morning 6-1 to Eastern Illinois in Champaign, Ill....Full Story
1/23/2008

Women's Tennis to Open Season Sunday

Kim Sajevic and Valpo face Eastern Illinois on Sunday.
As the 2008 women’s tennis season opens for Valparaiso University, first year head coach Jay Adams, looks to lead the Crusaders into their first season of Horizon League competition.  Valpo will face new competition this season with the move from the Mid-Continent Conference, and will be looking to build upon success from the final years in the old league....Full Story
12/7/2007

Valpo Women’s Tennis Announces 2008 Spring Slate

Kim Sajevic and Valpo will be home seven times in 2008.
Valparaiso University women’s tennis head coach Jay Adams has announced his 2008 spring schedule of 18 matches, seven of which will be at home, including five at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex....Full Story
10/23/2007

Chicago State Tournament Cancelled

Julie Wingstrom and Valpo have now finished their fall season.
The Chicago State Tournament that the Valparaiso University women’s tennis team was to have participated in this coming weekend has been cancelled and will not be made up....Full Story
10/15/2007

Valparaiso Drops a Pair of Matches Monday

Jenny Schwartz posted a singles win against Oakland.

Valparaiso headed to Detroit, Mich. on Monday for a pair of dual matches, dropping a 5-2 decision to Oakland in the morning and a 6-1 contest at Wayne State in the afternoon.

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10/14/2007

Play Concludes for Valpo at Rocket Invitational

Jenny Schwartz forced a tie-break in the first set against Akron.
Valparaiso wrapped up its first tournament of the fall season on Sunday afternoon with play at the Rocket Invitational in Toledo, Ohio....Full Story
10/13/2007

Valpo Opens Play at Rocket Invitational

Julie Wingstrom posted Valpo's lone victory on Saturday.
Valparaiso struggled on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders began the 2007 fall season at the Rocket Invitational in Toledo, Ohio....Full Story
10/11/2007

Crusaders Set for Fall Women’s Tennis Season

Jenny Schwartz and Valpo opens fall play Saturday at the Toledo Invitational.
A young Valparaiso University women’s tennis team will open the 2007 fall season under new head coach Jay Adams, who returns to his alma mater looking to help lead the Crusaders into the thick of Horizon League competition....Full Story
7/23/2007

Jay Adams Named New Valpo Women’s Tennis Coach

Valparaiso University graduate Jay Adams has been hired as the new head coach for the Crusaders’ women’s tennis team Valpo Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced....Full Story
6/26/2007

Michelle Mahoney Announces Resignation

Michelle Mahoney led Valpo to an 11-10 mark in 2007.
Valparaiso University has announced that Michelle Mahoney has submitted her resignation as head coach of the Crusader women’s tennis program due to professional opportunities outside of tennis....Full Story
5/1/2007

Three Crusaders Earn All-Conference Honors

Valparaiso's Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) was named to the Mid-Continent Conference First Team while Kate Evangelist (Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West H.S.) and Kim Sajevic (Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury H.S.) were Second Team selections as the league announced its postseason awards on Tuesday afternoon....Full Story
4/20/2007

IUPUI Defeats Valpo in Mid-Con Semifinals

Valparaiso saw its defense of back-to-back Mid-Continent Conference Tournament titles come to an end on Friday morning as the Crusaders fell 4-1 to IUPUI at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex....Full Story
4/19/2007

Women's Tennis Tournament to be Carried Live on WVUR

All of Valparaiso's matches in the 2007 Mid-Continent Conference Women's Tennis Championships will be carried live on WVUR (95.1-FM, Valparaiso) and online at www.valpo.edu/athletics....Full Story
4/16/2007

Valpo Set to Host Mid-Con Championships as Crusaders Seek Third Straight Title

Valparaiso University will host the 2007 Mid-Continent Conference Women's Tennis Championships this Friday and Saturday at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex. The two-time defending tournament champion Crusaders will serve as the tournament's third seed and face second-seeded IUPUI on Friday morning at 10 a.m. in the semifinals....Full Story
4/15/2007

Valpo Closes Regular Season with 5-2 Win over Western Illinois

Valparaiso notched its fourth straight victory overall on Sunday morning as the Crusaders wrapped up the regular season with a 5-2 victory over Western Illinois in Rochester, Mich....Full Story
4/14/2007

Valpo Surrenders Just Eight Games in Sweep of UMKC

Valparaiso allowed UMKC to win just eight games on the afternoon, four in singles play and four more in doubles action, as the Crusaders won their third straight match while moving over .500 for the first time since late February, defeating the Kangaroos 7-0 on Saturday afternoon in Rochester, Mich....Full Story
4/13/2007

Valpo Shuts Out Centenary on Friday

Valparaiso registered its third victory in its last four matches on Friday morning as the Crusaders blanked Centenary 5-0 to open the final Mid-Continent Conference cluster in Rochester, Mich....Full Story
4/7/2007

Valpo Rallies in Singles to Down Southern Utah

After dropping the doubles point, Valparaiso rallied during singles play to defeat Southern Utah 4-3 in the Crusaders' final match of the opening Mid-Continent Conference cluster held in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday afternoon....Full Story
4/6/2007

Crusaders Split Matches on Friday

Valparaiso earned a 4-0 victory over Oakland in the first match of the day on Friday, but dropped a close 4-3 decision to IUPUI in the afternoon on the second day of Mid-Continent Conference cluster action in Las Vegas, Nev....Full Story
4/5/2007

Valpo Sees Conference Win Streak Come to an End

For the first time since 2003, Valparaiso dropped a Mid-Continent Conference regular season match on Thursday afternoon, as the Crusaders fell 6-0 to Oral Roberts in Las Vegas, Nev....Full Story
3/28/2007

Rain Postpones Valpo-Chicago State Tennis

Persistent drizzle throughout the afternoon on Wednesday prevented the courts from completely drying, and, after a rain delay of more than an hour, both the men's and women's tennis matches between Valparaiso and Chicago State slated for the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex have been postponed....Full Story
3/20/2007

Janssen Earns Back-to-Back Athlete of the Week Honors

Valparaiso University's Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) earned her second straight Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week honor as well as her fourth league award this season....Full Story
3/19/2007

Valpo-Detroit Match Postponed

Due to the forecasted chilly temperatures on Tuesday, the schedule women's tennis match between Valparaiso and Detroit at the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex has been postponed....Full Story
3/15/2007

Valpo Wraps Up Spring Trip Splitting a Pair of Matches

Valparaiso finished up its spring trip on Thursday splitting a pair of matches in Fort Myers, Fla. The Crusaders defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 4-1 in the morning before falling 7-2 to Florida Gulf Coast in the afternoon....Full Story
3/13/2007

Janssen Named Mid-Con's Athlete of the Week

Valparaiso University's Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference's Athlete of the Week for the third time this season....Full Story
3/13/2007

Valpo Shuts Out Manhattan on Tuesday Afternoon

Valparaiso snapped its four-match losing skid in impressive fashion on Tuesday afternoon with a 7-0 shut out against Manhattan in Orlando, Fla....Full Story
3/12/2007

Crusaders Drop Second Straight 4-3 Decision in Florida

For the second straight day Valparaiso dropped a close 4-3 match on its spring trip as the Crusaders fell to Long Island on Monday afternoon in Orlando, Fla....Full Story
3/11/2007

Crusaders Drop 4-3 Decision to Appalachian State

Valparaiso began its spring trip on Sunday morning dropping a tough 4-3 decision to Appalachian State in Orlando, Fla....Full Story
2/26/2007

Valpo Drops Close Match with Ball State

Valparaiso forced four singles matches to three sets on Monday afternoon at Matchpoint Racquet Club in Griffith, Ind., but managed just one victory among them as the Crusaders dropped a 6-1 contest to Ball State....Full Story
2/24/2007

Crusaders Downed by Western Michigan

Valparaiso saw its two-match winning streak come to a close on Saturday evening as the Crusaders fell 7-0 to Western Michigan in Kalamazoo, Mich....Full Story
2/22/2007

Valpo-Ball State Match Moved to Monday Morning

The Valparaiso-Ball State women's tennis match that was originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been moved to Monday morning, February 26, at 11 a.m. at Matchpoint Tennis Club in Griffith, Ind....Full Story
2/20/2007

Schwartz Earns Valpo's Second Straight Mid-Con Athlete of the Week

Valparaiso University's Jenny Schwartz (Aurora, Ill./West Aurora H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference's women's tennis Athlete of the Week after leading the Crusaders to a 2-1 mark last weekend....Full Story
2/18/2007

Valpo Takes Five of Six Singles Matches to Down IPFW

Valparaiso rallied after dropping the doubles point to win five out of the six singles matches and post a 5-2 victory over IPFW on Sunday afternoon in Fort Wayne, Ind....Full Story
2/17/2007

Valpo Cruises Past Robert Morris

Valparaiso lost just five games total in nine matches on the way to a 7-0 shutout of Robert Morris (Pa.) on Saturday evening in Fort Wayne, Ind....Full Story
2/16/2007

Gustafson Wins Twice but Valpo Falls to Evansville

Valparaiso opened strong winning the doubles point from undefeated Evansville on Friday afternoon but the Purple Aces rallied during singles to post a 5-2 victory over the Crusaders in Fort Wayne, Ind....Full Story
2/13/2007

Sajevic Earns Mid-Con Athlete of the Week Honors

Valparaiso University's Kim Sajevic (Woodbury, Minn./Woodbury H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference's Athlete of the Week....Full Story
2/11/2007

Eastern Illinois Hands Valpo Its First Loss Sunday

Valparaiso dropped its first decision of the 2007 spring season on Sunday morning as the Crusaders fell 5-2 to Eastern Illinois at Homewood-Flossmoor Tennis Club....Full Story
2/4/2007

Valpo Posts Second Straight Victory

Kim Sajevic posted a three set victory in the deciding match on Sunday afternoon as Valparaiso improved to 2-0 on the season with a 4-3 victory over Bradley in Peoria, Ill....Full Story
2/2/2007

Crusader Women Win Season Opener for Third Straight Season

Valparaiso opened the 2007 season on Friday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over Butler in Indianapolis, Ind. to mark the third consecutive season-opening win for the Brown and Gold....Full Story
1/31/2007

Valpo Looks to Continue Mid-Con Streak in 2007

After three straight Mid-Continent Conference regular season titles and back-to-back league tournament championships, optimism is high for Valparaiso as the Crusaders head into their final season of play in the Mid-Con....Full Story
1/25/2007

Valpo Women's Tennis Picked to Win Fourth Straight Mid-Con Crown

Valparaiso University's women's tennis team has been selected to win its fourth straight Mid-Continent Conference regular season championship in 2007 according to the preseason poll voted upon by the league's head coaches....Full Story
1/16/2007

Sarah Hoffman Joins Women's Tennis Coaching Staff

Valparaiso University head women's tennis coach Michelle Mahoney has announced that Sarah Hoffman has joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming season....Full Story
12/6/2006

Michelle Mahoney Named New Valpo Women's Tennis Coach

Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Michelle Mahoney has been named as the Crusaders' new head women's tennis coach....Full Story
11/9/2006

Maluga Announces Resignation from Crusader Tennis Program

After seven-and-a-half seasons as the head women's tennis coach at Valparaiso University, Tim Maluga announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon....Full Story
10/19/2006

Janssen Wins Opening Round Match at ITA Qualifying

Valparaiso University's Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) won her first round match at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships in the qualifying draw on Thursday, but fell in her second round contest as well as in the consolation draw held in East Lansing, Mich....Full Story
10/14/2006

Janssen Splits Singles Matches at Mastodon Invitational

Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) split a pair of singles matches on Saturday at the Mastodon Invitational in Fort Wayne, Ind....Full Story
10/10/2006

Janssen Named Mid-Con Athlete of the Week for Second Time This Fall

Valparaiso University's Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week following her performance at the Rocket Hidden Duals this past weekend....Full Story
10/7/2006

Valpo Finishes Rocket Dual with Three More Victories

Valparaiso wrapped up play at the Rocket Hidden Duals on Saturday afternoon and three Crusaders earned singles victories in Toledo, Ohio.
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10/6/2006

Valpo Suffers Rough Opening Day at Rocket Hidden Duals

Valparaiso kicked off the Rocket Hidden Duals on Friday with one singles victory and two doubles wins on the opening day of competition in Toledo, Ohio....Full Story
9/22/2006

Women's Tennis Announces 2007 Spring Schedule

Valparaiso University women's tennis coach Tim Maluga has announced his 2007 spring schedule for the Crusaders.
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9/12/2006

Janssen Opens Fall Season with Athlete of the Week Honor

Valparaiso University's Rachel Janssen (Fort Wayne, Ind./Dwenger H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week following the opening weekend of competition for the Crusaders....Full Story
9/11/2006

Valparaiso University Tennis Complex Dedication Set for Saturday, September 30

Valparaiso University is excited to announce the dedication of the Valparaiso University Tennis Complex on Saturday, September 30 at 10:30 a.m. as part of Homecoming weekend festivities....Full Story
9/10/2006

Crusaders Fare Well at Season Opening Tournament

Valparaiso opened the 2006 fall tennis season on Saturday and Sunday with several top performances at the DePauw Invitational held in Greencastle, Ind....Full Story
9/8/2006

Crusader Tennis Set for Fall Campaign

After two straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament, the Valparaiso University women's tennis team will take to the court beginning on Saturday morning for the fall portion of their schedule....Full Story
8/23/2006

Valpo Women Head to Two Fall Tournaments

Valparaiso University's women's tennis team will travel to a pair of fall invitationals while hosting an alumni tournament during Homecoming weekend as head coach Tim Maluga announced his fall schedule....Full Story