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Valparaizone in Semifinals of Naismith Student Section of the Year Voting
The votes are in and Valparaiso University’s student section, the Valparaizone, has advanced to the semifinal round of the second annual Naismith Student Section of the Year Award contest. As one of the top college basketball student sections in the country, Valpo is asking for fan support to help win the prestigious title. Crusader fans will now have a say in determining the most deserving student section by voting for the Naismith Student Section of the Year Award.
Valparaizone in Semifinals of Naismith Student Section of the Year Voting
Fans Encouraged to Vote for ValparaiZone for Naismith Student Section of the Year
Crusaders Fall in Road Test at Western Illinois
Valpo Volleyball Bringing In Five Newcomers For 2013
December
1 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Saint Louis
5 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM IPFW
8 M Swimming & Diving ARC 2:00 PM Green Bay*
8 W Swimming & Diving ARC 2:00 PM Green Bay*
20 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM IUPUI
22 M Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Purdue Calumet
29 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Ball State
January
2 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Loyola*
4 M Basketball ARC 6:00 PM Cleveland State*
5 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Northern Illinois
11 M Swimming & Diving ARC All Day UIC*
11 W Swimming & Diving ARC All Day UIC*
12 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Youngstown State*
16 W Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Loyola (Chicago)*
19 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Wright State*
23 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Green Bay*
26 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Green Bay*
February
1 M Basketball ARC TBA Milwaukee*
2 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Cleveland State*
5 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM UIC*
16 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM UIC*
16 M Basketball ARC 5:00 PM Detroit*
21 W Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Milwaukee*
23 M Basketball ARC TBA TBA (Sears BracketBusters)
26 M Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Youngstown State*
28 W Basketball ARC 7:05 PM Wright State*
March
9 W Basketball ARC 1:35 PM Detroit*

 

# = Exhibition; * = Conference; All Times Central

November 26, 2012 | Men's Basketball, Valparaizone
Valparaiso senior forward Ryan Broekhoff (Frankston, Victoria, Australia/Australian Institute of Sport) has been named the Horizon League co-Player of the Week following a pair of stellar performances last weekend, including a career-high effort on Saturday.
November 24, 2012 | Men's Basketball, Valparaizone
Valparaiso senior Ryan Broekhoff (Frankston, Victoria, Australia/Australian Institute of Sport) scored 26 of his career-high 30 points in the first half as the Crusaders ran out to a 20-3 lead en route to a 77-64 victory Saturday night at the ARC over Bethune-Cookman. With the win, the Crusaders claimed the trophy for winning the Valparaiso Division of the Joe Cipriano Nebraska Classic.
November 23, 2012 | Men's Basketball, Valparaizone
Valparaiso men's basketball head coach Bryce Drew announced today that Alec Peters (Washington, Ill./Washington) signed a National Letter of Intent during the early signing period and will be joining the Crusader program as a freshman for the 2013-2014 season. Peters joins the four signees announced last week - Jubril Adekoya, Nick Davidson, Lexus Williams and Clay Yeo.
November 23, 2012 | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Valparaizone
Valparaiso track and field head coach Ryan Moore announced today the Crusaders' schedule for the upcoming 2012-2013 campaign.
November 20, 2012 | Softball, Valparaizone
Valparaiso softball head coach Jordan Stevens announced today that Jorgi Calombaris, Ashlynn Grubb and Samantha Stewart have all signed National Letters of Intent to join the Crusader softball program as freshmen for the 2014 season.
November 18, 2012 | Volleyball, Valparaizone
Valparaiso senior Mary Dent (Chicago, Ill./Von Steuben) closed out her Crusader career by being named to the Horizon League All-Tournament Team, it was announced on Sunday.
November 18, 2012 | Women's Bowling, Valparaizone
The #9 Valparaiso bowling team concluded the UMES Hawk Classic in Millsboro, Del. on Sunday, finishing the 18-team tournament in tenth place.
November 17, 2012 | Football, Valparaizone
The Valparaiso football team dropped its season finale Saturday afternoon, falling 76-24 to the Morehead State Eagles at Jayne Stadium in Morehead, Ky. The Crusaders’ offense compiled a season-high 29 first downs and amassed 449 total yards in a losing effort.

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Every Tweet sent, every Facebook post "liked", etc. will earn you points. At the end of every contest period, three winners will be chosen. Those with the most points will have the best chance to win one of the grand prizes!

Check out the ValparaiZone event page to see game times and social media updates for each athletic event. Hope to see you at the game!

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Student Grand Prizes
 
Pregame Party for Winner and 19 guests
A lucky fan will receive a pre-game party. The winner will be allowed to bring 19
guests to the pre-game party. We will select a random winner from the top 25 spots in
the Student Grand Prize Leaderboard. Contest will start in August 2012 and end
December 2012.
 
All expense paid trip to the Milwaukee Game 1/12/13
A lucky fan will receive and all expense paid trip to the road game against Milwaukee
1/12/13. We will select a random winner from the top 25 spots in the Student Grand
Prize Leaderboard. Contest will start in August 2012 and end December 2012.
 
Autographed ball from the coach and team of their choice
A lucky fan will receive an autographed ball from the coach and team of their choice.
We will select a random winner from the top 25 spots in the Student Grand Prize
Leaderboard. Contest will start in August 2012 and end December 2012.

 

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Softball Valpo 3 Chicago, Ill.
May 9 UIC 1
M Track Dr. Keeler Invitational Naperville, Ill.
May 10 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 4 8 inn.
May 10 Cleveland State 3
Softball Valpo 10 Chicago, Ill.
May 10 Wright State 2
Baseball Valpo 0 Chicago, Ill.
May 10 UIC 3
W Track GVSU Last Chance Allendale, Mich.
May 11 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 2 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 Youngstown State 1
Softball Valpo 11 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 Youngstown State 9
Baseball Valpo 5 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 UIC 12
Baseball Valpo 2 Chicago, Ill.
May 12 UIC 5
Baseball Toledo 1 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 14 Valpo 6
M Golf NCAA Regional Championship Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University GC)
May 16 13th/13 (309)
Baseball Youngstown State 1 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 16 Valpo 4
M Golf NCAA Regional Championship Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University GC)
May 17 13th/13 (617)
Baseball Youngstown State 4 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 17 Valpo 7
Softball Valpo 0 Ann Arbor, Mich.
May 17 #7/8 Michigan 5
M Golf NCAA Regional Championship Columbus, Ohio (The Ohio State University GC)
May 18 13th/13 (927)
Baseball Youngstown State 2 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 18 Valpo 3
Softball Valpo 7 Ann Arbor, Mich.
May 18 Central Michigan 4
Softball Valpo 0 Ann Arbor, Mich.
May 18 California 6
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 23, 10:00 a.m. UIC
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 24, 10:00 a.m. Horizon League Championship
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 25, 10:00 a.m. Horizon League Championship
Baseball Valpo Niles, Ohio
May 26, 10:00 a.m. Horizon League Championship