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12/4/2019

Details Set for Sunday’s Homer Drew Pregame Recognition

The Valparaiso University Athletic Department has announced details for Sunday’s celebration of legendary Valpo basketball coach Homer Drew’s recent enshrinement into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.

12/3/2019

Comeback Bid Falls Shy at Eastern Michigan

After facing a 10-point halftime deficit and trailing by as many as 12, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team made its patented second-half comeback to take a late six-point lead on host Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night at the EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. But the effort fell short this time as the Eagles prevailed 85-79 despite a 28-point, five-steal performance by sophomore Javon Freeman-Liberty (Chicago, Ill. / Whitney Young).

12/2/2019

Freeman-Liberty Wins Second MVC Player of the Week Honor

For the second time in a three-week span, Valparaiso University sophomore Javon Freeman-Liberty (Chicago, Ill. / Whitney Young) has garnered the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week award.

12/1/2019

Men's Basketball to Visit Eastern Michigan on Tuesday

Following a few days off for the Thanksgiving holiday and a few days of practice, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will hit the road again on Monday in advance of Tuesday’s date with Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti. After finishing the month of November with a winning record for the 10th consecutive season, Valpo will face the Eagles for the first time since 2010 to tip off the December slate.

11/27/2019

Freshmen Thrive in Rout of Trinity Christian

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball players had their mental focus put to the test on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center, taking the court after a late-night return that capped a full Tuesday of travel back from the U.S. Virgin Islands. Head coach Matt Lottich’s team passed that test with flying colors, dispatching visiting Trinity Christian College 98-71 with five players finishing in double figures and the team handing out 29 assists.

11/26/2019

Men's Basketball Returns Home on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play its fourth and final game of the Paradise Jam multi-team event on Wednesday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center. After playing the first three games of the MTE in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Valpo returns to the contiguous United States for a non-bracketed Paradise Jam game against Trinity Christian, the final contest before a few days off for Thanksgiving. This game counts as an exhibition for Trinity Christian but a regular season game for Valpo.

11/26/2019

Freeman-Liberty Earns Paradise Jam All-Tournament Recognition

After pacing his team through three games at the Paradise Jam this week, Valparaiso University men’s basketball sophomore Javon Freeman-Liberty (Chicago, Ill. / Whitney Young) was named to the Paradise Jam All-Tournament team following Monday’s championship game.

11/25/2019

Valpo Edged by Cincinnati in OT Thriller

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team rallied from 12 points down to force overtime in Monday’s Paradise Jam third-place game in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, but Cincinnati outscored Valpo 11-7 in the extra session to escape with an 81-77 victory. Javon Freeman-Liberty (Chicago, Ill. / Whitney Young) poured in a career-high 32 points to lead all scorers.

11/24/2019

Men’s Basketball Falls in Paradise Jam Semifinal

The early deficit was simply too large to overcome for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team on Sunday evening in a Paradise Jam semifinal matchup with Nevada, as the Wolf Pack advanced to the event’s championship with an 84-59 victory. Sophomore Javon Freeman-Liberty (Chicago, Ill. / Whitney Young) continued his season-long tear, pouring in 21 points to pace the team.