Athletics

When the ball is tossed into the air to kick off the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four in Houston Saturday night, Ken LaVicka ’06 will be right...
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June 21, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – In just its third full year as an official University program, the Valparaiso University esports Overwatch...
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May 19, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – A dynamic rising star in collegiate athletics administration with a focus on the holistic student-athlete...
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Feb. 8, 2022 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University Athletic Director Mark LaBarbera has notified University President José D. Padilla...
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Aug. 11, 2021 — Valparaiso, Indiana — The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Matt Lottich announced the bulk of the...
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Aug. 10, 2021 – Valparaiso, Indiana – Valparaiso University announced today that it has adopted Beacons as its new nickname. “Our new nickname...
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With the support of two generous gifts, the project to renovate Bauer Field, Valparaiso University’s baseball field, is off to a strong start. The...
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Three individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 22. Jean Gelner ’61 Blievernicht, Chuck...
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Valparaiso University has announced that it will discontinue its men’s soccer and men’s tennis programs. The discontinuation of the men’s...
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If a member of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team needs a reminder of what the program is all about in 2019-2020, he doesn’t have to...
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The 2019-2020 Valparaiso University men’s basketball nonconference schedule has arrived as head coach Matt Lottich has released a slate that will...
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Four games against teams that reached postseason play last season highlight the 2019–2020 Valparaiso University women’s basketball nonconference...
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A lifetime of passion and commitment toward the sport of tennis has become something bigger for Bob Modesto. A household name on the Northwest...
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When the 2019-2020 Valparaiso University men’s basketball team takes the court in a game situation for the first time, it will do so north of the...
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Valparaiso University has announced plans for the launch of an esports program that is set to begin in the fall of 2019. The University will offer...
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Each time Louie Baker ’20 takes the field for the Valparaiso University baseball team, he is making a lifelong dream of playing the sport he loves...
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Seven athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA...
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Montel Hall is not one to let the unknown stop him. Whether that entails being a first-generation college student and NCAA Division I athlete,...
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Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Landon Fox has been hired as the 18th head coach of the Valparaiso University football...
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As a junior at Valpo, Eric Ruzanski ’20 is already a few leagues ahead of the game. Together with VUTV Faculty Advisor Ron Blatz and other key...
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Five individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Jan. 26. Jackie Thomas ’09 Goebel, Wally Hanas...
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At Valparaiso University, student-athletes are afforded chances academically that are found at few Division I institutions. Rather than being told...
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The Missouri Valley Conference released its winter programming schedule for The Valley on ESPN – the league’s co-branded digital network – on...
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The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team unveiled its nonconference schedule for the upcoming 2018–2019 season on Wednesday, highlighted...
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The Valparaiso University women’s basketball team has unveiled its nonconference schedule for the 2018–2019 season. The Crusaders will begin the...
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Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment (VWSE) and Valparaiso University Athletics today announced a long-term agreement granting VWSE Collegiate...
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One of the most historic buildings on the Valparaiso University campus, Hilltop Gym is currently in the midst of a two-year, $600,000 project as the...
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More than 900 undergraduate, graduate and law students participated in Valparaiso University’s May 2018 commencement ceremonies, capping an...
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A standout season on the Valparaiso University baseball team may have never happened for Zack Leone ’18 MBA if it weren’t for a variety...
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Men’s Soccer Camps Youth Camp Designed for campers of all ability levels. Valpo Men’s Soccer players will assist campers in learning skills such...
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Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera has announced that Mary Evans has been selected as the next head coach of the Valparaiso University women’s...
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Comfort. Opportunity. Growth. These are a few of Olivia’s words for Valpo. A second-generation Valpo student, Olivia was more than a little...
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Valparaiso University awarded 141 student-athletes with Presidential Academic Honors while also handing out the Laurel Award at the 27th Annual...
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When each player on the Valparaiso University women’s basketball team was asked to share a favorite moment of the season at a recent team meeting,...
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Whether it’s in the classroom, at the observatory, or on the golf course, anyone who encounters Katie Willenbrink ’18 is bound to take note of...
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Three individuals and one team will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 17. Amy Cavanaugh ’00...
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In fall 2017, Reva Johnson ’09, Ph.D., assistant professor of mechanical engineering and bioengineering, began her third year with the College of...
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The accolades just keep rolling in for Valparaiso University head football coach Dave Cecchini, who has been named the FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year...
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Coming off of a seventh consecutive postseason appearance and entering its first season as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference, Valparaiso...
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Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera announced the hiring of Melissa Van Dygriff as the Assistant Director of Athletics for...
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From early-morning clinicals to afternoon practices to late-night study sessions, the grind truly never stops for Tristan De La Rosa ’18. He...
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Late-night study sessions at the library. Afternoons spent mentoring classmates at the writing center. Classroom observation with international...
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Women student-athletes at Valparaiso University will benefit from an endowed scholarship fund established by Carolyn Schlie ’71 Femovich and Bob...
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Former Valparaiso University men’s golfer Matt Ward ’16 has been selected as one of 31 members of the 2017-18 NCAA postgraduate internship...
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Third in the state in high school doubles says a couple of things. It says you have a real shot at being able to play Division I tennis, while you...
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Valparaiso University president Mark A. Heckler, Ph.D., announced today that the University has accepted an invitation to join the Missouri Valley...
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Six athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA...
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Tennis balls fly back and forth across the net as young men run in zig-zag patterns to thwart their opponents hard driving serves. Tennis at Division...
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As the result of an academic matter, Valparaiso University removed Jubril Adekoya from basketball competition consistent with our requirements as...
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Three individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 11. Lubos Barton ’02, Rod Moore ’68,...
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Less than four years ago, Omar Lawrence ’16 accepted a full athletic scholarship from Valparaiso University to play soccer. He had never been...
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Two-time Olympian and six-time U.S. javelin champion Tom Pukstys brought his talent and knowledge to Valparaiso University. Shortly after he...
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Roderick Moore ’68, ATC, LAT, steps down as the head athletic trainer for the Valparaiso University athletic department on Sept. 1 after nearly 50...
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The long history of the men’s basketball program at Valparaiso University will begin a new chapter in 2016–2017, as head coach Bryce Drew ’98...
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May 17, 2011. That was the day Homer Drew announced that his 22nd season as head coach of the Valparaiso men’s basketball program had been his...
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The Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will be officially inducted in a ceremony on the Valpo campus Saturday, Feb. 13. The...
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The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has received a significant boost to its recruiting efforts from the generosity of Jan Sievers...
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Four individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 13.  Steve Bartholomew, Bert Bleke, Liz...
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Valparaiso University will celebrate Winter Commencement on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2:30 p.m., conferring degrees upon 245 undergraduate, graduate, and...
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The bright lights illuminate the flawlessly manicured field at Alumni Stadium. A piercing wind amplifies the effects of an already bitter November...
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Sitting at his desk inside the office of a major financial institution, Reid Lester ’02 shifts his gaze toward the television. His beloved team –...
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A quick glance at the headlines on recent sports pages can give even the most star-struck athletics fan a healthy dose of cynicism. However, sports...
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The late 90s represented the pinnacle of basketball fever at Valparaiso University. The Drew family cemented their legacy by coupling Valpo...
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Construction has begun on Valparaiso University’s new track and field facility, as Valpo breaks ground on the eight-lane Warren G. Hoger Track at...
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It’s 6 a.m. and Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Katie Loosvelt’s phone belts out Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” The snow may be...
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Valparaiso University student-athletes continue their history of excellence in competition and in the classroom, with eight Valpo students across...
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Valparaiso University Women’s Basketball will host Detroit on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Women’s Basketball will host Wright State on Saturday, Jan.  18 at 4 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Men’s Basketball will host Milwaukee on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Valparaiso University Women’s Basketball will host Youngstown State on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host Wright State on Friday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host UIC on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University and head men’s basketball coach Bryce Drew, a 1998 Valpo graduate, have reached an agreement on a new, 10-year...
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Six individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 22. Rachel Janssen, Brittany Malicoat,...
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Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced Wednesday Dave Cecchini has been hired as the 17th head football coach in...
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Valpo Men’s Basketball will host St. Louis on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for...
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Valpo Women’s Basketball will host Butler on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Valpo Men’s Basketball will host Loyola Marymount on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valpo Women’s Basketball will host South Dakota on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 1:35 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com...
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Valpo Women’s Basketball will host Western Michigan on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 1:35 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Football will host Dayton on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information....
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Valparaiso University Women’s Basketball will host Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:05 p.m....
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host James Madison at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 2:05 p.m. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host the University of Central Florida on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7:05 p.m. in the...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host Mercer on Friday, Nov. 29, at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host Cincinnati Christian on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation...
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Valparaiso University’s women’s basketball team will host Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7:05 p.m. in the...
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The Valparaiso University women’s bowling team will be competing in the Crusader Classic starting on Friday, Nov. 8. The tournament will run...
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Valparaiso University’s volleyball team will host Cleveland State on Friday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team will host Murray State on Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation...
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Valparaiso University’s men’s and women’s swimming teams will host Lewis University on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m., in the...
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Valparaiso University’s volleyball team will host Youngstown State on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m., in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University’s men’s soccer team will host Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host Robert Morris on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Football will host San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 2 at noon on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information....
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Valparaiso University Men’s Soccer will host University of Illinois at Chicago on Friday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball will host Hillsdale for their opening home game. The game will take place Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in...
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Valparaiso University Volleyball will host University of Illinois at Chicago on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Valparaiso University Volleyball will host Wright State on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com...
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Valparaiso University Football will host Morehead State on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5:30 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Valparaiso University Volleyball will host Oakland on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for...
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Valparaiso University Women’s Soccer will host Wright State on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Valparaiso University Men’s Soccer will host Milwaukee on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Men’s and Women’s Swimming will host Wright State on Friday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit...
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Women’s Volleyball will host Green Bay on Friday,  Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Women’s Volleyball will host Milwaukee on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Women’s Soccer will host Cleveland State on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information....
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Valpo women’s softball will host Grand Valley State on Sunday, Sept. 29 for a double header. The first game will start at noon with the second...
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Women’s soccer will face off against Western Illinois at 7:30 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information on athletic...
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Women’s soccer will face off against Eastern Illinois at 1 p.m. on Brown Field Visit valpoathletics.com for more information. Facebook Twitter...
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Women’s Tennis will face off against Robert Morris, Ill. at 2:30 p.m. at the Valpo Tennis Complex. Visit valpoathletics.com for more...
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Men’s Tennis will host the Valparaiso Fall Invitational on Sept. 27 – 28. Matches will start at 9 a.m. at the Valpo Tennis Complex. Visit...
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The Valpo Football team will host Campbell at 1 p.m. on Brown Field for the 2013 Homecoming game. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information on...
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After winning the Horizon League regular-season championship for the second straight year, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team hosted...
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Congratulations to the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team on its berth into the NCAA Tournament. The No. 14-seed Crusaders will take on...
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The Valparaiso University Alumni Association will host an NCAA Selection Show viewing party in the Harre Union Ballroom. Join the men’s...
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Men’s basketball will face Wright State for the championship game of the Horizon League Tournament. If the Crusaders win, they will advance to...
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March Madness is upon us at Valparaiso University. As we prepare for the second straight season to host the men’s basketball Horizon League...
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Valpo will be hosting the Horizon League Tournament. The action at the ARC begins on Friday, March 8, with a pair of second-round games at 5 p.m....
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Women’s basketball will face Detroit on March 9 at noon in the ARC. Visit the women’s basketball site here. Facebook Twitter Google+...
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Women’s basketball will face Wright State on Feb. 28, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics Recreation Center. Visit the women’s basketball...
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Men’s basketball will recognize the senior players during the game against Youngstown State on Feb. 25 at 7:05 p.m. in the Athletics Recreation...
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Men’s Basketball will play against Wright State. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or email...
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Men’s Basketball will play against Cleveland State.  Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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Men’s Basketball will play against Loyola. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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Men’s Basketball will play against Purdue Calumet. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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Men’s Basketball will play against IUPUI. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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Men’s Basketball will play against IPFW. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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Men’s Basketball will play in the Nebraska Classic. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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The Valparaiso men’s basketball team has been picked to win the Horizon League Championship in 2012-2013, according to preseason polling of the...
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Men’s Basketball will play against University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Visit the ticket office online or call 219-464-5233 to purchase tickets or...
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Student-athletes at Valparaiso University continue to distinguish themselves academically, graduating at a higher rate than their peers at many other...
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Former Valparaiso University men’s basketball coach Homer Drew was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Coach John Wooden “Keys to...
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Valparaiso University Director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced on Wednesday that Bryce Drew has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to...
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Four athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA...
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An exciting season for the Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team ended with a loss to Iona in the first round of the...
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Valparaiso University’s 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will feature the inspirational coach and founder of the Fugees Soccer...
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