6/29/2016
115 Crusaders Named to HL Spring Academic Honor Roll
Valparaiso student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom, as 115 Crusaders earned a spot on the Horizon League Spring 2016 Academic Honor Roll, as released today by the league office. Valpo's 115 representatives ranked second in the ten-member league.
6/27/2016
Best of Valpo Athletics 2015-2016: The Final Two
One was the culmination of a three-year resurgence that saw the Crusader men’s tennis team go from winless in the Horizon League to the top of the mountain. The other was one of the most remarkable league tournament runs you’ll ever see, as the Crusader softball team put together an incredible four-day performance at the Horizon League Championship. Both journeys culminated with teams raising Horizon League title trophies and advancing to the NCAA Tournament, and with over 800 votes cast in the semifinals, they are your final two – but only one can claim to be the Best of Valpo Athletics in 2015-2016. Which will it be?
6/20/2016
Best of Valpo Athletics 2015-2016: Final Four Unveiled!
The results are in from the quarterfinal round of voting for the Best of Valpo Athletics 2015-2016 bracket, and the Crusader fans have spoken. The final four which will face off include two Horizon League title wins, a deep postseason run and an individual effort that ranks among the top single-game performances in program history.
6/17/2016
13 Crusaders Earn Spring Academic All-League Honors
13 Valparaiso University student-athletes earned spots on the Horizon League Spring Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office today. The men’s track and field team had four honorees from the outdoor season, while the women’s squad had three honorees. Three baseball players earned Academic All-League accolades, while softball, men’s golf and men’s tennis each had one recipient apiece.
6/14/2016
17 Valpo Student-Athletes Receive Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award
17 Valparaiso University student-athletes received the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Awards as selected by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. The award recognizes minority student-athletes who have made achieving both academically and athletically a winning combination.
6/13/2016
First Round Results In; Quarterfinal Voting Open Now!
Like any good bracket, the first round of the Best of Valpo Athletics 2015-2016 bracket featured some tight battles and some potentially surprising victors. With over 350 votes cast, click inside to see the first-round winners as the 16 get cut down to 8, and cast your votes in the quarterfinal round now!
6/6/2016
Best of Valpo Athletics: 2015-2016 Bracket Unveiled
First-round matchups are now open for voting for the Best of Valpo Athletics for the 2015-2016 school year! Click into the story to see descriptions of all 16 nominees and scroll to the bottom of the page to vote and help narrow the top moments, performances and plays of the past year from 16 down to 1.
6/3/2016
Klos Moving On From Athletics After Decade of Service
The Valparaiso University athletics department would like to recognize Adam Klos, Assistant Director of Athletics for Event Management, for his service to the Crusader student-athletes and athletic programs over the last decade as he moves to a new role on campus outside of athletics.
5/4/2016
Eight Crusaders Earn Winter Academic All-League Honors
Eight Valparaiso University student-athletes earned spots on the Horizon League Winter Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office today. The men’s track and field team had three honorees from the indoor campaign, while men’s basketball and men’s swimming had two student-athletes recognized and women’s track and field had one honoree.
5/1/2016
Year-End Awards Presented at Valparaiso’s ARC Awards Sunday
Valparaiso University’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) announced its year-end awards on Sunday evening at the eighth annual Athletic Recognition Ceremony (ARC) Awards.
4/27/2016
Valpo Seeks Volunteers For Horizon League Track and Field Championships
Valparaiso University will be hosting the 2016 Horizon League Outdoor Track and Field Championships from Friday-Sunday, May 6-8 on campus at the Warren G. Hoger Track and the Eastgate Track and Field Complex. The Department of Athletics is seeking volunteers to assist with the operations of this event. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Assistant Director of Athletics for Event Management, Adam Klos at Adam.Klos@valpo.edu or 219-464-6125.
4/13/2016
Four Valparaiso Athletic Programs Earn NCAA Recognition
Four athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The four awards are tied for the most by any Horizon League institution.
4/10/2016
130 Valpo Student-Athletes Honored at Annual Honors Banquet
Valparaiso University awarded 130 student-athletes with Presidential Academic Honors while also handing out the Laurel Award at the 25th Annual Student-Athletes Academic Honors Banquet held on Sunday evening.
2/17/2016
Crusader Student-Athletes Volunteer at Night to Shine Event
40 Valparaiso University student-athletes volunteered as part of the Night to Shine event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, held at Valparaiso Nazarene Church last Friday.
2/12/2016
Hall of Fame Class of 2016 Set for Saturday Induction
The Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will be officially inducted in a ceremony on the Valpo campus this Saturday afternoon. The 19th class in Hall of Fame history – Steve Bartholomew, Bert Bleke, Liz Mikos and Scott Petcu – will also be honored at halftime of the men’s basketball game versus Wright State Saturday night.
1/22/2016
Six Crusaders Earn Fall Academic All-League Honors
Six Valparaiso University student-athletes earned spots on the Horizon League Fall Academic All-League teams, as announced by the league office this morning. The men’s soccer program had two student-athletes honored, while women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s cross country and women’s cross country each boasted one honoree.
1/15/2016
113 Valparaiso Student-Athletes Named to HL Academic Honor Roll
Valparaiso student-athletes continue to excel in the classroom, as 113 Crusaders earned a spot on the Horizon League Fall 2015 Academic Honor Roll, as released today by the league office.
12/14/2015
Valparaiso Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Four individuals will be inducted into the Valparaiso University Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 13. Steve Bartholomew, Bert Bleke, Liz Mikos and Scott Petcu comprise the 19th class in Hall of Fame history.
11/5/2015
Crusaders Strong As NCAA Releases GSR Data
The Valparaiso University athletics department had five teams post perfect graduation success rate (GSR) scores as the NCAA distributed its annual release of GSR data this week.
10/30/2015
Abad Able to Juggle it All at Valpo
November 14th, 2014 represents one of the flagship dates in Valpo women's soccer history. For Vanesa Abad, it was the day she found herself at the intersection of deja vu and a self-fulfilled prophecy. The former Ohio State Buckeye has found a new home right here at Valpo: both on and off the field.
10/21/2015
Nominations Being Accepted for Valparaiso Athletics Hall of Fame
Nominations are open through Tuesday, October 27 to be included in the pool of candidates for the Valparaiso University Hall of Fame Class of 2016. Former student-athletes whose last season of competition was 2009-10 or earlier are eligible to be nominated.
10/14/2015
LaBarbera Announces Staffing Changes
Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced a pair of staffing changes within the athletic department Wednesday. Traci Young will take over as associate director of athletics for student services while Tammy Cecchini has been promoted to women's tennis head coach.
10/2/2015
Crusaders Raising Money as Part of Breast Cancer Awareness Activities
The Valparaiso University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be raising money for the American Cancer Society at home events throughout the next month as part of its Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.
9/8/2015
Valpo Athletics Announces Fall Social Rewards Prizes
Valparaiso Athletics is happy to reveal the prizes for the Crusader Social Rewards program for the fall 2015 semester. Students, faculty and staff, and fans and alumni can win prizes simply by registering through the Social Rewards website and interacting with Valpo Athletics on social media.
8/21/2015
Watch Valpo Athletics This Fall on ESPN3
Fans will have more opportunities than ever before to watch Valparaiso fall sports teams compete on ESPN3 over the coming months, as between volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, and football, there will be at least 45 live broadcasts of Crusader athletics, including 30 broadcasts of home events.
7/16/2015
Women’s Soccer Claims Best of Valpo Athletics 2014-15 Victory
In a bracket which saw nearly 3,000 total votes cast over four rounds of voting, 16 of the top moments and achievements over the last year have been pared down to just one, as the women’s soccer team’s Horizon League Championship victory over Detroit has been tabbed the Best of Valpo Athletics for the 2014-2015 season. Check out head coach John Marovich's thoughts on the game and the season in the video.
7/8/2015
Best of Valpo Athletics 2014-2015: Down to the Final Two
It comes down to this: two teams, both of which claimed Horizon League tournament championships and earned a berth into the NCAA Tournament. But only one can claim to be the Best of Valpo Athletics 2014-15 - will it be men's basketball, or will it be women's soccer? The choice is yours - voting is open now!
