7/18/2005
Valpo Men's Basketball To Conduct Basketball Academy August 1-5
Head Coach Homer Drew and the Valparaiso University men's basketball program will conduct the Valpo Basketball Academy, August 1-5 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
6/28/2005
Valparaiso Names Bryce Drew Assistant Basketball Coach
Valparaiso University head men's basketball coach Homer Drew announced the appointment of Bryce Drew as assistant basketball coach.
6/17/2005
Harris Returns Home Following Release From the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Valparaiso University men's basketball player Kenny Harris was released from the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) and has returned home. Harris, a sophomore who was hospitalized on April 11 after collapsing while participating in weight training exercises, was transferred to the RIC on May 11.
6/6/2005
Family of Kenny Harris Issues Statement
Since Kenny Harris was transferred to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) on May 11, he has made significant progress his family has announced. Harris, a sophomore in 2004-05, was hospitalized on April 11 after collapsing while participating in weight training exercises.
5/10/2005
Valpo Men's Basketball To Conduct Summer Camps
The Valparaiso University men's basketball program will conduct four camps for boys this summer at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Valpo head coach Homer Drew and his staff are offering the following camps: 1-Day Prospect Camp, June 18; Mini-Camp, June 20-23; Valpo Basketball School, June 20-23, and Valpo Basketball Academy, August 1-5.
4/20/2005
Harris Transferred To University of Chicago Hospital
Valparaiso University basketball player Kenny Harris was transferred by ambulance this morning from the Intensive Care Unit of Porter's Valparaiso Hospital Campus to the Neuro-ICU at the University of Chicago Hospitals. According to Porter officials, his condition is still critical and has not changed from the time of admission. Harris, a sophomore, was admitted to Porter's Valparaiso Hospital campus April 11 after collapsing while participating in supervised weight training exercises.
4/1/2005
Tonagel Named Head Basketball Coach At Indiana Wesleyan
Greg Tonagel, Valpo's director of basketball operations, was named head men's basketball coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. A former point guard at Valpo from 1998-04, Tonagel was part of six Mid-Continent Conference Championships.
3/22/2005
Valpo Men's Basketball To Conduct Summer Camps
The Valparaiso University men's basketball program will conduct four camps for boys this summer at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Valpo head coach Homer Drew and his staff are offering the following camps: 1-Day Prospect Camp, June 18; Mini-Camp, June 20-23; Valpo Basketball School, June 20-23, and Valpo Basketball Academy, August 1-5.
3/6/2005
Second-Half Surge Lifts Chicago State Past Valpo In Mid-Con Tournament
A 30-8 run over the first 12 minutes of the second half helped Chicago State overcome a nine-point halftime deficit and the Cougars held on to defeat Valpo 72-67 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament at the John Q. Hammons Arena. Dan Oppland led the Crusaders (15-16) with 20 points.
3/4/2005
Valpo Opposes Chicago State Sunday In Mid-Con Quarterfinal
Valpo, the 3rd seed, opens its defense of the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament title on Sunday by opposing 6th seed Chicago State at 8:30 p.m. at Tulsa's John Q. Hammons Arena.
3/2/2005
Valpo's Oppland Selected Third Team Academic All-America
Valparaiso University's Dan Oppland was selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Third Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSida).
2/28/2005
Valpo Drops Heartbreaker To UMKC On Late 3-Pointer
Brandon Temple made a 3-point shot with seven seconds remaining to give UMKC an 80-79 victory over Valpo (15-15, 10-6) in the regular season finale. Dan Oppland led the Crusaders with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Valpo (15-15, 10-6), which earned the third seed in the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament, will oppose sixth seed Chicago State on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2/27/2005
Valpo Battles UMKC For Share of 2nd Place
Valpo (15-14, 10-5) finishes its regular season at UMKC (15-11, 11-4) on Monday night at 7 p.m.with an opportunity to tie the Kangaroos for second place in the Mid-Continent Conference. A win would earn the Crusaders the third seed in Mid-Con Tournament to be held March 5-8 in Tulsa.
2/26/2005
Oral Roberts Uses Strong Second Half to Defeat Valpo
Oral Roberts outscored Valpo 44-25 in the second half and went on to defeat the Crusaders 79-65. Dan Oppland led Valpo (15-14, 10-5) with 22 points.
2/25/2005
Share of Mid-Con Title Within Reach As Valpo Travels To Play Oral Roberts Saturday Night
Valpo can clinch at least a share of the Mid-Continent Conference Championship with road wins over Oral Roberts on Saturday (7:05 p.m.) and UMKC on Monday (7 p.m.).
2/23/2005
Crusaders Squeak By Mastodons in Overtime
Dan Oppland's putback with 29 seconds remaining in overtime gave Valparaiso (15-13) the lead for good as the Crusaders held off IPFW 74-72. Oppland led four Valpo players in double figures with 21 points.
2/22/2005
Valpo Plays Home Finale Against IPFW
In addition to hosting IPFW on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. in its home finale, Valpo (14-13) will recognize two seniors - guard Ali Berdiel and head manager Steve Ruggles - who have made significant contributions to the success of the basketball program.
2/19/2005
Valpo's Late Rally Comes Up Short Against Butler
A.J. Graves went 8-for-8 from the free throw in the final 45 seconds as Butler held off a furious Valpo rally in the closing seconds to defeat the Crusaders 72-69. Ron Howard led Valpo with 20 points, while Dan Oppland added 16 and Kenny Harris netted 14.
2/18/2005
Valpo Travels To Play Butler On Bracket Buster Saturday
On Bracket Buster Saturday, Valpo (14-12) renews an old rivalry against Butler (10-14) at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis beginning at 1 p.m. CT. The game marks the 90th meeting between the schools. The Crusaders and Bulldogs last played on Dec. 1, 1994 at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
2/17/2005
Oppland's 27 points, 16 rebounds Lead Valpo to Victory Over Southern Utah
Dan Oppland's 27 points and career-high 16 rebounds led Valpo to an 82-76 victory over Southern Utah.
2/17/2005
Valpo's Oppland Selected To Academic All-District V Team
Valparaiso University's Dan Oppland was selected to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V Team by the district's sports information directors. Oppland also earned Academic All-District V honors as a sophomore.
2/16/2005
Valpo Hosts Southern Utah Thursday As Mid-Con Season Winds Down
On Thursday at 7:05 p.m., Valpo hosts Southern Utah in the Crusaders' last Mid-Continent Conference home game of the season.
2/14/2005
Oppland, Harris, Howard Lead Valpo Past Centenary
Dan Oppland and Ron Howard scored 20 points each and Kenny Harris scored 14 of his career-high 18 in the second half as Valpo defeated Centenary 61-51. The Crusaders (13-12, 9-4 Mid-Con) outscored the Gents 37-26 in the second half.
2/13/2005
Valpo Travels To Play Centenary Monday
Valpo travels to Shreveport, Louisiana to oppose Centenary on Monday beginning at 7:05 p.m.
2/12/2005
Valpo Falls To IUPUI In Contest Dominated By Defense
IUPUI limited Valpo to 33 percent shooting as the Jaguars defeated Valpo 63-57. The loss snapped Valpo's five-game winning streak. The Crusaders were led by Ron Howard's 22 points and nine rebounds.
2/10/2005
Valpo Concludes Homestand On Saturday Against IUPUI
Currently owning a five-game win streak, Valpo concludes a three-game homestand on Saturday against IUPUI beginning at 7:05 p.m.
2/9/2005
Valpo To Host Butler In November 2006
Valpo and Butler have agreed to play a men's basketball game in Valpo's Athletics-Recreation Center on Nov. 29, 2006, Valpo director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced. The game serves as a return date for this year's contest between the schools, which will be played at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Bracket Buster Saturday Feb. 19 beginning at 2 p.m. EST.
2/7/2005
Valpo Extends Win Streak To Five After Defeating Chicago State
Ron Howard scored 21 points and grabbed a career-high eight rebounds as Valpo defeated Chicago State 76-69. The win was the fifth straight for Valpo (12-11, 8-3 Mid-Con), which also received 16 points and eight rebounds from Dan Oppland.
2/5/2005
Valpo Triumphs Over Centenary In Overtime; Howard Breaks School Single-Game Free Throw Record
Shawn Huff made two free throws with seven seconds left to tie the game in regulation and Ron Howard went 7-for-7 from the free throw line in overtime as Valpo (11-11, 7-3) defeated Centenary 81-75 to win its fourth straight. Dan Oppland led the Crusaders with 23 points. Howard, who scored 22 points, set Valpo's single-game record for made free throws with 18.
2/4/2005
Tickets for Valpo-Butler Game On Sale At VU Athletic Ticket Office
Tickets for Valpo's game at Butler on Feb. 19 are on sale through the Valpo Athletic Ticket Office. Game time is 2 p.m. EST (1 p.m. CT).
2/4/2005
Valpo Begins Three-Game Homestand Against Centenary Saturday
Valpo takes a three-game win streak into Saturday night's game against Centenary at the ARC. The Crusaders (10-11, 6-3) played four of their last five games on the road, posting a 4-1 mark during the stretch.
2/3/2005
Valpo Defeats IUPUI To Extend Win Streak To Three
Ron Howard scored six of his team-high 14 points in the final 1:34 and Valpo survived a 3-point attempt at the buzzer to defeat IUPUI 64-61 at Conseco Fieldhouse. Shawn Huff added 11 points and eight rebounds for Valpo and Seth Colclasure netted 11 points. Kenny Harris scored 10 points, including six during a 10-0 second half run.
2/2/2005
Valpo Concludes Road Stretch Thursday Against IUPUI At Conseco
Currently owning a two-game win streak, Valpo travels to play IUPUI on Thursday at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
1/31/2005
Valpo To Play Butler Feb. 19 In Indianapolis In Bracket Buster Pool
As a member of the 64-team Bracket Buster Saturday pool, Valpo will travel to play Butler in Indianapolis on Feb. 19. The time of the game has not been announced.
1/25/2005
Valpo Hits The Road Again Thursday At Southern Utah
Following Monday's home victory over Oakland, Valpo continues a challenging road schedule Thursday at Southern Utah beginning at 8:05 p.m. The Crusaders are in the midst of a stretch in which they play four of five games on the road.
1/24/2005
Valpo Places Five In Double Figures In Win Over Oakland
Seth Colclasure made five, 3-point baskets and scored a career-high 20 points as Valpo defeated Oakland 82-71. Valpo (8-11, 4-3 Mid-Con), which drained 10 treys, placed five players in double figures. Ron Howard had his first career double-double with 15 points and 10 assists.
1/23/2005
Valpo Interrupts Road Stretch By Hosting Oakland
Tonight, Valpo hosts Oakland in a game sandwiched between a pair of two-game road swings. The Crusaders dropped a close contest at Western Illinois (83-79) on Saturday.
1/22/2005
Valpo Falls In Final Minute To Western Illinois
Hot-shooting was the theme for both teams, but Western Illinois used 26 made free throws to defeat Valpo 83-79. Dan Oppland scored a season-high 29 points to lead the Crusaders (7-11, 3-3 Mid-Con).
1/21/2005
Valpo Concludes Two-Game Road Swing At Western Illinois Saturday
After defeating Chicago State on Thursday night, Valpo concludes a two-game road swing on Saturday at Western Illinois beginning at 4 p.m. The game will be televised live on Comcast Sports Net.
1/18/2005
Valpo Begins Two-Game Road Swing Thursday At Chicago State
Valpo begins a two-game road swing on Thursday when it travels to play Chicago State. Both teams own 2-2 records in the Mid-Continent Conference.
1/13/2005
Valpo Falls To First-Place UMKC
Despite draining 13, 3-pointers, Valpo fell to first-place UMKC 84-78. Dan Oppland led the Crusaders with 24 points, while Ron Howard added 22 points, five rebounds and five assists.
1/12/2005
Valpo Entertains First Place UMKC
Following an impressive 87-78 road victory over Oakland Monday night, Valpo on Thursday hosts UMKC, which is undefeated and in first place in the Mid-Continent Conference.
1/10/2005
Hot-Shooting Valpo Wins Road Game Against Oakland
Dan Oppland scored 23 points and Ron Howard added 18 as Valpo defeated Oakland 87-78. Seth Colclasure had a double-double with 10 points and a career-high 10 assists for the Crusaders.
1/9/2005
Valpo Travels To Play Oakland Monday
Valpo travels to play Oakland on Monday beginning at 6 p.m. CT. Both teams are coming off Mid-Continent Conference losses on Saturday.
1/8/2005
Late Spurt Propels Oral Roberts Past Valpo
A 10-3 run over the final four minutes helped Oral Roberts defeat Valpo 75-68 in a Mid-Continent Conference game. Ron Howard led the Crusaders with 24 points, while Dan Oppland added 23.
1/6/2005
Valpo Hosts Oral Roberts Saturday In Key Mid-Con Game
Although the Mid-Continent Conference season is in its early stages, Saturday's matchup between Valpo (5-8, 1-0) and Oral Roberts (10-3, 1-0) could be a key game in determining the race for the regular season championship.
1/4/2005
Crusaders Hold Off Western Illinois To Win Mid-Con Opener
Four Valpo players scored in double figures and the Crusaders withstood two missed 3-point attempts in the last two seconds to defeat Western Illinois 54-51 in the Mid-Continent Conference opener for both teams.
1/3/2005
Oppland Named Mid-Con Player of the Week
Valparaiso University's Dan Oppland was selected as the Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week. Oppland, who earned the honor for the second time this season, became the first Valpo player ever to be named to two all-tournament teams on the same road trip.
12/31/2004
Second-Half Threes Propel Valpo Past Longwood In Las Vegas Holiday Classic
Valpo drained eight 3-point baskets in the second half and went on to defeat Longwood 75-68 in the Crusaders' final game of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Dan Oppland led Valpo (4-8) with 22 points, while Seth Colclasure added a career-high 16, which included four treys in the second half. Oppland was named to the all-tournament team.
12/30/2004
Northern Iowa Defeats Valpo In Las Vegas Holiday Classic
Northern Iowa outscored Valpo by 12 in the second half and went on to defeat the Crusaders 67-49 in the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Dan Oppland and Seth Colclasure led Valpo with 10 points each.
12/29/2004
Valpo Falls To Arizona State In Championship Game of ASU Holiday Classic
Dan Oppland scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds, but Arizona State defeated Valpo 89-65 in the championship game of the ASU Holiday Classic. Oppland and Ron Howard were named to the all-tournament team.
12/28/2004
Valpo Defeats Penn State; Advances To Championship Game of Arizona State Holiday Classic
Valpo built a 19-point halftime lead and went on to defeat Penn State 69-56 in the semifinals of the Arizona State Holiday Classic. The Crusaders advance to play in the championship game Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT against the winner of the Arizona State-Long Island semifinal.
12/26/2004
Valpo Begins Busy Stretch Tuesday At Arizona State Hoops Classic
Valpo will be the busiest basketball team in the nation from Dec. 28-31. The Crusaders will play four games in four days beginning with Tuesday's opener of the Arizona State Hoops Classic against Penn State (5-5).
12/19/2004
Valpo Falls To #1-Ranked Illinois
Illinois, the #1-ranked team in the nation, placed all five starters in double figures in a 93-56 victory over Valpo (2-6). The Crusaders were led by Dan Oppland with 16 points, while Vince Humphrey added 10.
12/17/2004
Valpo Travels To Face #1-Ranked Illinois On Sunday
Valpo, winners of two straight, travels to play Illinois - the #1-ranked team in the nation - on Sunday beginning at 4 p.m. in the second game of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic.
12/16/2004
Balanced Attack Propels Valpo Past Northwestern State in Las Vegas Holiday Classic
Dan Oppland tallied 20 points and nine rebounds and Seth Colclasure tied a career high with 15 points as host Valpo defeated Northwestern State 74-61 in the first game of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic.
12/15/2004
Valpo Hosts Northwestern State Thursday in Opener of Las Vegas Holiday Classic
After earning its first victory of the season against previously-undefeated Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Saturday, Valpo hosts Northwestern State (La.) Thursday at 7:05 p.m. in the opening game of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic.
12/13/2004
Valpo's Oppland Selected Mid-Con Co-Player of the Week
Valparaiso University's Dan Oppland was selected as the Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week for his performance last week.
12/11/2004
Loyd's Last-Second Free Throw Lifts Valpo Past Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Freshman Jarryd Loyd's free throw with 1.8 seconds left lifted Valpo past Wisconsin-Milwaukee 72-71. The victory was the Crusaders' first of the season, while the Panthers suffered their first loss in seven games.
12/10/2004
Valpo Begins 2-Game Homestand Saturday vs. UW-Milwaukee
On Saturday night, the Crusaders entertain Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the first of two straight home games at the ARC.
12/7/2004
Valpo Travels To Indiana State For Thursday Matchup
Valpo will look to get into the win column on Thursday when it plays a road game against Indiana State in Terre Haute beginning at 7:05 p.m. CT (8 p.m. ET).
12/4/2004
Valpo Falls To 10th-Ranked Duke At Chicago's United Center
J.J. Redick scored 19 of his game-high 26 points in the first half and three other Blue Devils netted double-figures as 10th-ranked Duke defeated Valpo 93-61 at Chicago's United Center. Dan Oppland led the Crusaders with 21 points.
12/2/2004
Valpo, Duke Tip Off At United Center Saturday
On Saturday, Valpo (0-3) and 10th-ranked Duke
(4-0) play the middle game of their three-game series agreement this season at the United Center. In the school's only previous contest at the UC on Jan 4, 2003, Valpo was edged by Notre Dame 55-53. The Blue Devils are 5-0 all-time at the United Center.
11/30/2004
Valpo Men's Basketball Road Game Tickets On Sale
Tickets for Valparaiso University men's basketball road games are on sale at the VU Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket prices for the Crusaders' upcoming away games are as follows: Dec. 9 at Indiana State - $8; Dec. 19 at Illinois - $20; Dec. 28-29 at Arizona State Hoops Classic - $16 per day; Dec. 30-31 at Las Vegas Holiday Classic (Valley High School) - $90 tournament package.
11/27/2004
Balanced Charlotte Defeats Valpo In Home Opener
Valpo's Jimmie Miles scored a career-high 22 points, but Charlotte placed five players in double figures on its way to an 85-71 victory in the Crusaders' home opener.
11/26/2004
Crusaders Entertain Charlotte In Home Opener Saturday Night
Following two road games to begin the season, Valpo hosts Charlotte in the home opener on Saturday beginning at 7:05 p.m.
11/23/2004
Valpo Comeback Falls Short Against Central Michigan
Central Michigan raced out to a 15-2 lead and, despite Valpo's strong second-half comeback, held on to defeat the Crusaders 68-55. Ron Howard led Valpo (0-2) with 12 points.
11/22/2004
Valpo Continues Road Swing Tuesday At Central Michigan
Valpo concludes a two-game road swing on Tuesday by playing Central Michigan beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 CT).
11/19/2004
Valpo Challenges Cincinnati; Crusaders Fall In Season Opener
Valpo nearly matched Cincinnati point-for-point for 35 minutes, but fell to the Bearcats 88-70 in the season opener. Ron Howard led Valpo with 17 points, while Dan Oppland added 14 and Jimmie Miles had 13 points and seven rebounds.
11/17/2004
Valpo Travels To Play Cincinnati Friday In Season Opener
Valpo and Cincinnati will square off for the third straight season on Friday in the season opener for both teams.
11/13/2004
Balanced Effort Propels Valpo Past Wisconsin-River Falls in Exhibition
Dan Oppland scored 18 points and Ron Howard added 10 as Valpo defeated Wisconsin-River Falls 78-55 in an exhibition game.
11/12/2004
Valpo Hosts Wisconsin-River Falls In Exhibition Saturday Night
Valpo will play its second and final exhibition game Saturday night when it hosts Wisconsin-River Falls at 7:05 p.m.
11/10/2004
Valpo Men's Basketball Inks Three
Valparaiso University men's basketball head coach Homer Drew announced that Urule Igbavboa of Tartan High School in St. Paul, Minn.; Brandon McPherson of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis; and Arden Skoglund of Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minn. have signed national letters of intent to attend VU and play basketball.
11/6/2004
Valpo Slips By Huntington In Exhibition
Dan Oppland's running jumper with 20 seconds left gave Valpo a one-point lead and Ali Berdiel made a key steal with six seconds remaining as Valpo staged a late comeback to defeat Huntington College in an exhibition game. Oppland led the Crusaders with 23 points and nine rebounds.
11/5/2004
Crusaders Open Exhibition Season By Hosting Huntington Saturday
The Valpo men's basketball team will get its first taste of game competition this season on Saturday when it hosts Huntington College in an exhibition contest at 7:05 p.m. in the ARC.
11/4/2004
Channel 56 & Valparaiso University Partner First-Ever Live TV Package
For the first time in school history, Valparaiso University will have a live TV package as VU and WYIN-Channel 56 in accordance with the Mid-Continent Conference have agreed to air seven men's basketball games during the 2004-05 season, announced Mark LaBarbera, VU's director of athletics.
10/14/2004
Valpo Celebrates Midnight Mayhem Friday Night
Midnight Mayhem at Valparaiso University will be on Friday beginning at 10 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center.
9/20/2004
Valparaiso to Host Duke at United Center
Valparaiso and Duke will meet in a men's basketball game on December 4 at 1 p.m. at the United Center in Chicago, it was announced today by Valparaiso Director of Athletics Mark LaBarbera and head coach Homer Drew.
9/8/2004
Valpo To Participate In ESPN's 2005 Bracket Buster Feb. 19
Valpo, the defending Mid-Continent Conference Champion, has been named to the pool of 64 teams to participate in ESPN's 2005 Bracket Buster on Sat., Feb. 19. The Crusaders, who will play as a road team in the event, will learn their opponent no later than Feb. 3.
9/6/2004
Valpo's 2004-05 Men's Basketball Schedule Highlighted By Games With Duke, Illinois & Cincinnati
The 2004-05 Valparaiso University men's basketball schedule includes games against national powers Duke, Cincinnati and Illinois.
8/17/2004
Tonagel Named Valpo's Director of Basketball Operations
Valparaiso University men's basketball coach Homer Drew announced the appointment of Greg Tonagel as director of basketball operations. Tonagel succeeds Jason Hawkins, who was named head men's basketball coach at Calumet College at St. Joseph's.
