Valparaiso Alumni Team Accepted into TBT’s 64-Team Field

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) – the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event broadcast live on ESPN networks – today revealed that The Cru, the Valparaiso alumni team, has been admitted into TBT’s 64-team field. The Cru, a first-year TBT franchise, will be competing in the Omaha Regional at D.J. Sokol Arena from July 16-20.

Valpo Welcomes Vijay Blackmon as Men’s Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Vijay Blackmon as the strength & conditioning coach for the men’s basketball program.

Jerome Palm to Join Valpo Men’s Basketball Program

What Valparaiso University can offer both academically and athletically led 6-foot-10 forward Jerome Palm (Almere, Netherlands / Echnaton [Hillsborough CC]) to the Valpo men’s basketball program.

Valpo Basketball Welcomes Quinton Green

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Matt Lottich have announced the addition of 6-foot-7 guard Quinton Green (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]), who will join the program as a graduate transfer from NCAA Division-II Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio.

Nick Edwards to Join Valpo Basketball Program

The newest member of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has fulfilled a lifelong dream of playing at the Division-I level.

Valpo Men’s Basketball to Hold Summer Camps

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team has announced dates for its 2022 summer camps.

Valpo’s Stay in St. Louis Concludes with Quarterfinal Setback

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team saw its hopes of repeating its 2020 run from the opening round to the championship game at the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament dashed on Friday as the seventh-seeded Beacons fell to second-seeded Missouri State 67-58. Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]) turned in his top scoring output against a league foe this season while battling through a back injury for the second straight night. Valpo was playing the second game of a back-to-back, while Missouri State was competing in its first game of the tournament.

Beacons, Bears Meet Again in St. Louis

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play for a spot in the semifinal round of the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Friday night at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The last time Valpo entered Arch Madness as the No. 7 seed and had an opportunity to play the No. 2 seed in the quarterfinal round, the team knocked off Loyola in 2020. This time, it’s an opportunity to avenge a pair of regular-season defeats in a rematch of last year’s MVC quarterfinals as Valpo faces off with Missouri State. This will mark the third straight season and the fourth time in five years that these two teams have clashed in the MVC Tournament.

Valpo Pulls Away from Evansville, Advances to MVC Quarterfinal Round

The story of Valparaiso University men’s basketball walk-on Preston Ruedinger’s (Oshkosh, Wis. / Lourdes Academy) compelling freshman season had its most commendable chapter yet on the conference’s biggest stage.

Krikke Earns MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team, Kithier Named to Second Team

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team closed out Missouri Valley Conference awards week with two additional honors on Thursday as a pair of academic and athletic standouts received recognition for their prowess in the classroom and in competition.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Arch Madness Preview

Edwards Named Team Captain of All-Bench Team, Also Earns Most-Improved Team Nod

Valparaiso University men’s basketball sophomore Sheldon Edwards (West Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach Lakes [TLAP Sports Academy]) received recognition for his success coming off the bench and his improvement from last season as the Missouri Valley Conference released its latest batch of awards on Wednesday.

Krikke Named to All-MVC Third Team, King to All-Newcomer Team, Ruedinger to All-Freshman Team

A trio of Valparaiso University men’s basketball players were recognized on Tuesday morning as the Missouri Valley Conference office announced the league’s postseason all-conference teams.

Arch Madness Arrives as Valpo Faces Evansville on Thursday

College basketball’s signature month has arrived. March begins with the season’s most important game to date as the seventh-seeded Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will open up Arch Madness, the annual State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in St. Louis, on Thursday night against 10th-seeded Evansville. The winner of Thursday’s opening-round game will advance to Friday’s 6 p.m. MVC quarterfinal contest against second-seeded Missouri State. The last time Valpo entered Arch Madness as the No. 7 seed and played Evansville in the opening round, it became the first team in the tournament’s 30-year history to play on Thursday and advance to Sunday’s title game in 2020.

Valpo Drops Regular-Season Finale at Bradley

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team incurred a 79-55 setback to host Bradley on Saturday night at Carver Arena in Peoria, Ill. Valpo had three players finish in double figures, led by Kevion Taylor (Milwaukee, Wis. / Whitnall [Winona State]) and Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) with 16 points apiece. Valpo shot a much-improved 51.6 percent in the second half, but a tough offensive opening half against a stout Bradley defense that leads the league in field-goal percentage defense dictated the game’s outcome. Valpo closed the regular-season with a busy stretch as this marked the team’s fifth game in 11 days.

Valpo Basketball to Close Regular Season in Peoria

The 2021-2022 regular season will come to an end on Saturday night for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team. The Beacons visit Bradley to round out the regular year in a final tune-up prior to Arch Madness, the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, which begins on Thursday, March 3. Regardless of Saturday’s results, Valpo is guaranteed to occupy the seven seed in St. Louis and face off with 10th-seeded Evansville in the opening round on Thursday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m.

Taylor Scores 2,000th Career Point in Narrow Senior Night Setback to Drake

Kevion Taylor (Milwaukee, Wis. / Whitnall [Winona State]) joined elite company on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Men's Basketball to Celebrate Seniors on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will close out the home portion of the schedule on Wednesday night as Drake comes to town for the penultimate game of the regular season. It’s Senior Night at the Athletics-Recreation Center as Valpo will celebrate Trevor Anderson, Kevion Taylor and Eron Gordon as well as senior managers, cheerleaders and dance team members before taking on the Bulldogs in an effort to extend its winning streak to three.

Valpo Withstands Evansville Run, Completes Weekend Sweep

All is well that ends well for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team. Visiting Evansville scored the first 16 points of the second half, but the host Beacons showed the resiliency required to withstand the shaky stretch, flipping a double-figure deficit into a 74-69 victory on Monday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The two teams faced off for the second time in three days after beginning the season series in Evansville on Saturday afternoon. The start to the second half wasn’t the only adversity that Valpo had to overcome, as the Beacons played without two starters due to injuries.

Valpo Looks to Finish Hoosier State Sweep on Monday

The venue shifts to the Athletics-Recreation Center as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team continues a home-and-home with Evansville on Monday night, a Presidents’ Day clash that is a makeup game originally scheduled for early February. This marks the third different date that this game was on the docket as it was first slated for Feb. 1, then moved to Feb. 2 due to COVID-19 makeup games around the conference, then was postponed again due to a snowstorm. This represents the middle game of a stretch of three games in five days for the Beacons. Furthermore, Valpo is closing the regular season with five games in 11 days.

Valpo Earns Road Victory in Evansville

Boring was a positive quality for the closing minutes of Saturday’s game at the Ford Center in Evansville.

Beacons Begin Presidents' Day Weekend Series on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will begin a busy stretch of three games in five days on Saturday afternoon in Evansville. This starts a home-and-home President’s Day Weekend series between the Beacons and Purple Aces, as the two teams will meet again on Monday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center in a rescheduled contest that was originally postponed due to a snowstorm. This also continues a stretch of five games over the final 11 days of the regular season for the Beacons. After a season sweep of Indiana State, Valpo will hope to remain unbeaten against instate foes this year on Saturday in southern Indiana.

Loyola Edges Valpo in Another MVC Heart-Pounder

The margin between the joy of victory and the agony of defeat was razor thin yet again on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Feb. 14

Head men's basketball coach Matt Lottich joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Basketball Weekly, presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint. They discuss last week's games, what it's been like to play so many close contests, the return of Thomas Kithier and preview Wednesday vs. Loyola.

First-Place Ramblers Enter ARC on Wednesday

After playing back-to-back road games for just the second time this season and first time in the calendar year 2022, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will be back in the confines of its home arena on Wednesday night as first-place Loyola comes to town for the final regular season Missouri Valley Conference matchup between the two nearby foes. Wednesday will be the Lakeshore PAWS Benefit Game as all fans who donate to Lakeshore PAWS – a nonprofit animal rescue organization in Northwest Indiana – will receive a free Valpo dog bandana. In addition, Wednesday’s game will feature a Valpo “scrunchies” giveaway for students. As a reminder, masks are required for all spectators, event staff and media members for all home Valpo athletic events.

Valpo Falls at Missouri State on Saturday

A 16-point first half from Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) helped the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team stay close through 20 minutes, but behind an efficient 22-point effort from Isiaih Mosley and five 3s apiece from Ja’Monta Black and Jaylen Minnett, host Missouri State pulled away from an 84-66 victory on Saturday at JQH Arena in Springfield, Mo.

Valpo to Host Lakeshore PAWS Benefit Game

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced plans for a Lakeshore PAWS Benefit Game on Wednesday, Feb. 16 as the Valpo men’s basketball team hosts Loyola at 7 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo Voyages to Springfield for Saturday Showdown

After returning from Normal, Ill. late on Wednesday night, a busy week of travel continues as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team makes its way to Springfield, Mo. to clash with Missouri State on Saturday afternoon in a regionally-televised game on the MVC TV Network (including NBC Sports Chicago). The Beacons will attempt to garner a split in the season series with the Bears as each game is crucial in the standings with six regular-season contests remaining. This marks one of only two instances all season where Valpo plays consecutive true road games (at Drake, at Western Michigan).

Illinois State Edges Valpo in Yet Another Overtime Affair

With the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team facing Illinois State on Wednesday night at Redbird Arena in Normal, Ill., they might as well have bypassed the first 40 minutes and just put five minutes on the clock.

Road-Heavy Week Begins Wednesday at Illinois State

After winning three of its last five games, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to make it consecutive triumphs on Wednesday as the Beacons make their way to Normal, Ill. to face off with Illinois State for a 7 p.m. tipoff inside Redbird Arena. Valpo will look to continue its run of success in matchups with the Redbirds.

Valpo Outlasts Indiana State in Double OT Thriller

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team battled through adversity on Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Despite playing without two starters due to injuries and having to go beyond regulation for the fourth time in league play, the Beacons outlasted visiting Indiana State 79-72 in a double-overtime heart pounder. Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) delivered his best collegiate performance, outdoing previous career highs in both points and rebounds to help his team secure a season sweep of the Sycamores.

Valpo to Offer Family Ticket & Concession Pack for Saturday’s Game

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced a special family ticket and concession pack that is available for Saturday’s men’s basketball game vs. Indiana State, which will tip off at 6 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Back to Basketball as Valpo Hosts Indiana State on Saturday

After Wednesday’s scheduled game vs. Evansville was postponed until later in the season due to an inclement weather forecast and a severe winter storm, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will continue the second half of the Missouri Valley Conference slate on Saturday as Indiana State comes to town for an instate showdown. The Beacons will look to secure a season sweep in the series with the Sycamores. Saturday's game is presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint.

Valpo-Evansville Postponed Due to Impending Inclement Weather

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced that Wednesday’s scheduled game between the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team and Evansville at the Athletics-Recreation Center has been postponed due to impending inclement weather.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Jan 31

Valpo Drops Sunday Visit to SIU

Three Valparaiso University men’s basketball players scored in doubles figures and Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) was a rebound shy of a double-double, but host Southern Illinois picked up a 77-55 victory on Sunday evening at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. The Salukis were led by a 22-point, seven-assist effort from Lance Jones.

Men's Basketball to Visit SIU on Sunday

After winning two of its last three games, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will make its way to Carbondale to face off with Southern Illinois on Sunday late afternoon for a 4 p.m. tip time. The two teams will close out the season series as this marks the second time this year Valpo has faced an opponent for the second time. Note that this game was pushed back a day from the original schedule in order to accommodate a makeup game between SIU and Loyola.

Braves Best Beacons on Wednesday

Junior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) turned in a strong performance, but the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team fell 71-56 to Bradley on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The Beacons and Braves played even in the second half, but Valpo was unable to bite into a 15-point halftime hole. The hosts were without starting center Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]), who was sidelined by a back injury, while starting guard Trevor Anderson (Stevens Point, Wis. / SPASH [Wisconsin]) was limited to 14 minutes before leaving with a back injury of his own.

Men's Basketball Seeks to Extend Winning Streak to Three on Wednesday

After a 2-0 week that featured a pair of thrilling victories decided by a total of five points, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to stretch its winning streak to three on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Bradley will be in town for the latest installment of tightly-matched series that has featured four season splits in Valpo’s first four seasons in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Late Krikke Basket Lifts Valpo to Road Win in Another MVC Thriller

This week may not have been for the faint of heart, but it sure was for those who enjoy Valparaiso University men’s basketball victories.

Men's Basketball Travels to Terre Haute for Instate Showdown

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to continue the momentum from Tuesday’s home victory as the squad hits the road for an instate showdown with Indiana State on Saturday afternoon. The Beacons have battled through a challenging start to conference play where five of their first seven league games came against teams projected to finish in the top four in the MVC standings. Now, the team hopes to build upon an overtime victory over a sound UNI team during a weekend trip to Terre Haute.

Valpo Reverses Result from First Meeting with UNI, Fends Off Panthers in Overtime Cliffhanger

When the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team stepped off an emotional rollercoaster of a game on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center, stress had given way to satisfaction.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Jan. 18

Head coach Matt Lottich joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Basketball Weekly, presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint. They look back at the games against Loyola and Missouri State, preview Wednesday's matchup with UNI and discuss the play of freshmen point guards Preston Ruedinger and Darius DeAveiro.

Former Student-Athlete Jamie (Gutowski) Stangel Brings Valpo Enthusiasm to Classroom, Broadcasts

As a sports-obsessed child in Northwest Indiana, Jamie (Gutowski ’06, ’07 M.S.) Stangel turned on the radio and listened to Todd Ickow ’18H describe Valparaiso University men’s basketball games.

Second Meeting with UNI Up Next for Beacon Basketball

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play its second consecutive home game on Wednesday night as UNI makes its way to the Athletics-Recreation Center for a midweek Missouri Valley Conference matchup. For the first time this season, Valpo will play its second meeting of the year against an MVC opponent after these two foes locked horns in Cedar Falls on Jan. 5. Masks are required for all spectators, event staff members and media members during all home Valpo athletic events until further notice.

Men’s Basketball Drops Matchup with Missouri State

Junior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) scored a team-high 14 points, but the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team incurred a 74-57 setback to Missouri State on Saturday at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Isiaih Mosley poured in 32 points to pace the visiting Bears.

Valpo Alumni Form Team to Compete in Popular Summer Basketball Tournament

A group of Valparaiso University alumni has come together with plans to represent their alma mater in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2022, an annual summer event that is televised by the ESPN family of networks.

Men's Basketball to Host Missouri State on ESPNU

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will return home for a date with Missouri State on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. This will mark the team’s second consecutive nationally-televised game as the matchup has been selected for ESPNU distribution. Valpo has faced a challenging schedule through its first five Missouri Valley Conference games, playing three of the five on the road with all three away tilts coming against teams projected to finish in the top three in the league’s preseason poll. The student section theme for Saturday is Country Night, and 1,000 foam cowboy hats will be given away. In addition, there will be a souvenir Valpo cup giveaway. Masks are required for all spectators, event staff members and media members at all home Valpo athletic events until further notice.

Valpo Falls in Double Overtime Battle at Loyola

For a third consecutive season, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team had host Loyola on the ropes in a game at Gentile Arena, but once again one of the nation’s top mid-major programs escaped the Beacons, this time with an 81-74 double overtime victory. Valpo led by as many as 12 and nearly knocked off a Ramblers team that is receiving votes nationally in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches’ polls, but instead the hosts extended their longstanding home court winning streak to 30 on Chicago’s north side.

Valpo Visits Loyola for National TV Date on Tuesday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will compete in the first of consecutive nationally-televised contests this week on Tuesday night by making the short trip to Rogers Park to battle Loyola on CBS Sports Network. This marks Valpo’s third road game in the team’s first five Missouri Valley Conference dates with the three away tilts coming against the teams picked in the top three in the league’s preseason poll. Tuesday may be the toughest test yet as the Ramblers were just outside the Top 25 (28th AP, 29th USA Today Coaches’) in the Jan. 3 polls and may advance further when this week’s polls are released prior to Tuesday’s game. Please note that all spectators are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entering Gentile Arena.

Comeback Effort Falls Narrowly Shy in Setback to Salukis

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team battled back from a 16-point deficit with 8:08 remaining to get to within two with 1:22 to go, but the Beacons could not get over the final hump in a 63-60 setback to visiting Southern Illinois on Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) scored 13 second-half points including eight in the final four minutes, but Valpo went 0-for-5 from the field in the final 40 seconds, misfiring on a string of shots that would have tied the game or given the hosts the lead.

Valpo vs. Missouri State on Jan. 15 to Air on ESPNU

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced a change to the start time and broadcast information for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 15 vs. Missouri State at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Men's Basketball to Host SIU on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will return home on Saturday night to welcome a Southern Illinois squad that will swing into action for the first time since Dec. 28 after having its last two games postponed. The Beacons will attempt to sustain their recent home success as they’ve won three straight home contests and five of their last six. Please note that all spectators, media members and event staff personnel are required to wear a mask at all home Valpo athletic events until further notice.

Valpo Falls at UNI on Wednesday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team incurred a 92-65 setback on Wednesday night at the McLeod Center in Cedar Fall, Iowa. Valpo was led by Kevion Taylor (Milwaukee, Wis. / Whitnall [Winona State]) with 17 points on a night where the Panthers shot at a 59.7 percent clip behind a game-high 20 points from Noah Carter and 17 from Trae Berhow.

MVC Shifts Dates for Men’s Basketball Games at SIU, vs. Evansville

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced a number of schedule changes, including date shifts for a pair of Valparaiso University men’s basketball contests.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Jan. 3

Head coach Matt Lottich joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Basketball Weekly, presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint. They look back at Sunday's victory over Illinois State and preview Wednesday's game at UNI.

Valpo Looks to Extend Winning Streak to Four at UNI

For the first time since Dec. 5, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will hit the road for Wednesday’s game at UNI. The Beacons are coming off a five-game homestand that was scheduled to be a stretch of six straight at home before the nonconference finale vs. Prairie View A&M was canceled. Valpo is seeking its fourth consecutive victory on Wednesday evening.

Five Beacons Reach Double Figures as Valpo Fends Off Illinois State to Resume MVC Action

Missouri Valley Conference play resumed in a manner that was only fitting in a league known for its down-to-the-wire contests on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo Resumes MVC Play on Sunday

After 10 days without a game during the Christmas holiday and a cancellation on Dec. 28 vs. Prairie View A&M due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will return to action on Sunday by hosting Illinois State. This will mark the team’s first game of the calendar year and the resumption of Missouri Valley Conference play. Please note that masks are required at all home Valpo athletic events until further notice.

Valpo Men’s Basketball Game vs. Prairie View A&M Canceled

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced that Tuesday’s scheduled game against Prairie View A&M has been canceled due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Valpo to Close Out Nonconference Slate on Tuesday

After five days without a game during the Christmas holiday, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will return to action on Tuesday night by hosting Prairie View A&M in the nonconference finale. This will mark the team’s final game of the calendar year and the last chance to take the court in a nonconference setting before Missouri Valley Conference play resumes on Sunday, Jan. 2 vs. Illinois State. Please note that masks are required at all home Valpo athletic events until further notice.

Men’s Basketball Enters Holidays on Jolly Note with Lopsided Win over William & Mary

A lights-out shooting performance and a dominant showing from start to finish helped the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team cruise to an 88-66 victory over William & Mary on Wednesday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The Beacons shot 57.6 percent to make the holiday festivities a little merrier during the department’s Christmas at the ARC event.

Beacons to Host William & Mary on Community Day at the ARC

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team continues a six-game homestand with its second game in three days on Wednesday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Valpo will host William & Mary in the final pre-Christmas contest. As a special holiday gift to the community, Valpo Athletics will admit all fans ages 18 and under free of charge and all adults for the discounted price of $5. In addition, the Community Day game will feature photos with Santa, family holiday card photos and a t-shirt giveaway. Please be aware that masks will be required for all spectators at all home Valpo Athletic events until further notice.

Valpo Erases Double-Figure Deficit to Pull Away from Eastern Michigan

Everything clicked over the final 12 minutes for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team.

Valpo Athletics - Mask Requirement For Home Basketball Games

Due to the rising numbers of COVID cases in Indiana and in Porter County, as of December 16, Valpo Athletics requires masks for all spectators and event staff - regardless of vaccination status - at basketball games at the ARC until further notice.

Basketball to Return to Action on Monday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will return to action after an eight-day hiatus for final exams for the first of two pre-Christmas matchups at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Monday. The Beacons will play two games in three days including Monday night’s showdown with Eastern Michigan. This marks the third game in a stretch of six consecutive home contests.

Men’s Basketball Edged by Charlotte on Saturday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team erased an 11-point deficit and held the lead as late as the final minute on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center, but visiting Charlotte came away with a 68-67 victory. The Beacons were led by 17 points from Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) and 16 from Sheldon Edwards (West Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach Lakes [TLAP Sports Academy]), while Trevor Anderson (Stevens Point, Wis. / SPASH]) joined them in double figures with a dozen.

Valpo to Host Charlotte in Last Game Before Final Exams

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will continue a six-game homestand on Saturday as Charlotte comes to the Athletics-Recreation Center for a noon tip time. The Beacons will look to capture their fifth win in the last six games and third consecutive victory. The theme for the game is Gold Out as students are encouraged to wear gold from head to toe. The first 1,000 fans will receive free a Valpo gold rush t-shirt. This will mark Valpo’s last game before an eight-day hiatus due to final exams.

Valpo Basketball to Host Community Day on Dec. 22

Members of the Northwest Indiana community are invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Wednesday, Dec. 22 as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team hosts William & Mary on Community Day.

King Shines in Debut as Valpo Rolls to Victory

Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) can play basketball, that much was clear on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo to Begin Six-Game Homestand on Tuesday

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will begin the program’s longest homestand since 1994 on Tuesday night. An exciting stretch of basketball with numerous opportunities for fans to pack the ARC will begin against East-West University. After winning three of their last four games and four of six since the season debut of leading scorer Ben Krikke, Valpo will receive another boost on Tuesday as Kobe King will make his Beacon debut after sitting out the first nine games.

Valpo Enters Homestand on Winning Note After Sunday Victory in Kalamazoo

When the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team begins the program’s longest homestand since 1994 on Tuesday, it will do so with positive momentum on its side after the Beacons closed a travel-heavy stretch with a solid 71-60 victory at Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon at University Arena in Kalamazoo. Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]) racked up a game-high 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting to lead the way in a game played in his home state.

Valpo Returns to Nonconference Action on Sunday at Western Michigan

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play its final road game of the calendar year on Sunday as the Beacons make their way to Kalamazoo for the resumption of nonconference action against Western Michigan. After the short trip back to Valpo following this showdown, the Beacons can unpack their suitcases as this will mark the final road game until Jan. 5. This represents the middle matchup of a busy stretch that features three games in six days.

Late Rally Falls Short in MVC Opener at Drake

Junior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) reached the 20-point precipice for the third time in his five games this season, and the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team made a late surge to trim an 11-point deficit to four in the final minute, but host Drake held on for a 73-66 victory in Thursday’s Missouri Valley Conference opener at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa. The road setback came to the conference’s preseason favorite and a team that improved to 28-2 over its last 30 home games with its Thursday triumph.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Nov. 29

Head coach Matt Lottich joined Brandon Vickrey for Valpo Basketball Weekly, presented by Lakeshore Bone & Joint. They look back at last week's Nassau Championship in The Bahamas and preview this week's Missouri Valley Conference opener at Drake.

Valpo to Open MVC Play at Preseason Favorite Drake on ESPNU

Missouri Valley Conference play begins on Thursday night as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will make its way to Des Moines, Iowa for a nationally-televised showdown with Drake on ESPNU. Valpo’s lone conference outing prior to Jan. 2 will pit the Beacons against a Bulldogs squad that earned an at-large NCAA Tournament bid last season and won a first-round game against Wichita State. Each Valley team will play one conference game this week as the opener was moved up from the first window after Christmas (Dec. 28-29) in an effort to create a nonconference scheduling opportunity.

Men’s Basketball Downs Trinity Christian in Final Pre-Conference Tune-up

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team put a final exclamation mark on a victorious Thanksgiving week on Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo Basketball Returns Home to Host Trinity Christian

After a successful stay in The Bahamas that saw the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team finish third in a competitive eight-team field at the Nassau Championship, the Beacons will return to the Athletics-Recreation Center to host Trinity Christian College on Saturday night. Valpo will seek its third win in four games in the final tune-up before next week’s Missouri Valley Conference opener.

Edwards Named to Nassau Championship All-Tournament Team

Simply put, Sheldon Edwards (West Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach Lakes [TLAP Sports Academy]) stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday night in Nassau, The Bahamas.

Valpo Rallies from 12 Down, Tops Tulane to Close Nassau Championship

A career night from sophomore Sheldon Edwards (West Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach Lakes [TLAP Sports Academy]) and a gutsy team performance down the stretch made a 12-point second-half deficit no match for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team on Wednesday night in Nassau, The Bahamas.

Coastal Carolina Edges Valpo in Nassau Championship Semifinal

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team led by as many as eight midway through the second half in Tuesday night’s Nassau Championship semifinal in Nassau, The Bahamas, but Coastal Carolina clawed back in front and handed the Beacons a narrow 64-61 setback in a back-and-forth thriller. Sheldon Edwards (West Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach Lakes [TLAP Sports Academy]) hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final minute, but the Chanticleers responded with a 3 of their own that stood as the difference in the game.

Krikke Matches Career High in Season Debut, Helps Valpo Surge Past Jacksonville State

Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) is back, and the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team is sure glad he is – that much was clear on Monday night in Nassau, The Bahamas.

Bahamas-Bound Beacons to Compete in Nassau Championship

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will head to Nassau, The Bahamas to play two to three games as part of a seven-team event this week. The Beacons will battle Jacksonville State on Monday evening in their first game in the bracket. The field also features Toledo, Charlotte, Drexel, Tulane and Jacksonville State. Note that there was a late schedule change due to Abilene Christian announcing that its program will not be able to participate in the event.

Nassau Championship Announces Schedule Change

The Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship has announced a change to the bracket as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will now start the multi-team event by facing off with Jacksonville State on Monday, Nov. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time.

Anderson Posts Double-Double in Setback at Stanford

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team outscored Stanford 37-35 in the second half, but couldn’t erase an early 12-1 deficit in a road matchup with a Pac-12 opponent as the Cardinal prevailed 74-60. Trevor Anderson (Stevens Point, Wis. / SPASH [Wisconsin]) turned in his first collegiate double-double, pulling down a career-high 10 rebounds to go along with a game-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting.

Maximus Nelson Signs with Valpo Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced that Maximus Nelson (Appleton, Wis. / Appleton North) has signed his national letter of intent to continue his career at Valpo, beginning with the 2022-2023 academic and athletic year.

Kithier Named MVC Newcomer of the Week

After a noteworthy opening week to his Valparaiso University men’s basketball career, Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]) was recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week on Monday.

Lottich to Face Alma Mater as Valpo Visits Stanford on Pac-12 Network

UIC Edges Valpo in Overtime

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team outscored UIC 30-25 in the second half to force overtime, but the visiting Flames got the better of the extra session for a 74-70 win on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]) provided the biggest bright spot, going off for a 28-point, 11-rebound double-double on an efficient 11-of-16 shooting. The game featured 10 ties and nine lead changes.

Valpo Men’s Basketball to Receive Generosity Award

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will receive recognition for its community service efforts from the Valparaiso University Student Philanthropy Programs on Sunday.

Valpo Athletics to Host Virtual ‘Inside Valpo Basketball’ Events

For the second consecutive year, fans, alumni and supporters of the Valparaiso University men’s and women’s basketball programs will have the opportunity to interact with the team’s head coaches during virtual question-and-answer sessions.

Men's Basketball to Close Homestand on Saturday vs. UIC

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will close out a four-game home stretch (two exhibitions, two regular-season contests) by hosting former league foe UIC on Saturday. This will mark the first time a Horizon League team has played a regular-season game at the Athletics-Recreation Center since Valpo departed the league to join the Missouri Valley Conference prior to the 2017-2018 season. Valpo last started a season with back-to-back home games in 2017-18 and last began with a pair of Division-I home contests in 2015-16. It will be Beach Day at the ARC with sunglasses being given away to early-arriving students.

Late Run Lifts Toledo Past Valpo in Tightly-Contested Season Opener

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team took a 61-60 lead with 3:32 remaining in Tuesday’s season opener against defending Mid-American Conference regular-season champion Toledo, but the visiting Rockets jetted ahead with a game-closing 9-0 run to prevail 69-61 at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]) turned in 16 points in his Valpo debut to lead four Beacons in double figures.

Men's Basketball Season to Tip Off on Tuesday

The 2021-2022 Valparaiso University men’s basketball season tips off on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. After a pair of exhibition games, the results start counting on Tuesday as Mid-American Conference foe Toledo pays the Beacons a visit for a compelling home opener. Five transfers and five freshmen have joined the fold to team up with a strong group of returning players and form a new-look Valpo group that will compete in its first regular-season contest on Tuesday. Free Valpo socks will be given away to students who attend the game.

Flagler Edges Valpo in Exhibition Finale

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team erased a 13-point second-half deficit to take the lead midway through the period, but visiting Flagler broke a 67-all tie on an old-fashioned 3-point play with 0.9 seconds remaining to earn a 70-67 victory in exhibition action on Thursday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Men’s Basketball Opens Exhibition Slate on Saturday

A late surge helped the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team cut a 20-point deficit to as few as six, but visiting Ashland closed out an 87-78 victory in the exhibition opener at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Sheldon Edwards (West Palm Beach, Fla. / Palm Beach, Fla.) exploded for 32 points on seven made 3s, while Thomas Kithier (Macomb, Mich. / Clarkston [Michigan State]) poured in a double-double of 16 points and 10 rebounds on an efficient 7-of-8 shooting in his first game action in a Valpo uniform. The game marked the return of spectators to the ARC for the first time since the end of the 2019-2020 season prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Men’s Basketball Season Preview: Fun Begins on Saturday as Fans Return to the ARC

For the first time since Feb. 25, 2020, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play a game at the Athletics-Recreation Center that is open to the public on Saturday night. A new team with a new nickname will provide a new energy in the ARC starting at this week’s Community Welcome Back Night, an exhibition game vs. Ashland that begins at 6 p.m.

Valpo Basketball Weekly: Oct. 26

Krikke Named to Preseason All-MVC Second Team

With basketball season right around the corner, the Missouri Valley Conference released its preseason poll and preseason all-conference teams on Wednesday.

Valpo Athletics Announces Basketball Ticket-Sale Plans

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced plans for basketball ticket sales for the 2021-2022 season.

Valpo Basketball Tabbed for Three MVC TV Network Appearances

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will make three appearances on the Missouri Valley Conference Television Network this season, the league office announced on Friday.

Beacons-Ramblers Selected for CBS Sports Network Distribution

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has added another national television date as the Missouri Valley Conference revealed its CBS Sports Network slate on Thursday.

Men’s Basketball Conference Opener to Air on ESPNU

The new-look Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will receive immediate national television exposure when the Missouri Valley Conference slate gets underway on Thursday, Dec. 2.

MVC Announces Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule

The 2021–2022 Valparaiso University men’s basketball conference schedule was announced by the Missouri Valley Conference on Tuesday.

Valpo Basketball Adds Stanford to Nonconference Schedule

The latest addition to the Valparaiso University men’s basketball nonconference schedule is a special one for head coach Matt Lottich.

Valpo Basketball Announces Nonconference Games

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Matt Lottich announced the bulk of the team’s 2021-2022 nonconference schedule on Wednesday. The program revealed seven home nonconference games and two exhibitions at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo Basketball to Participate in Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will participate in the Nassau Championship, a Baha Mar Hoops event hosted in Nassau, The Bahamas beginning on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021.

Peter Funk Named Valpo Director of Basketball Operations

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced the promotion of Peter Funk to a full-time role as Funk will serve as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations.

Kobe King Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Program

The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team has announced the addition of Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]), who has joined the program for the 2021-2022 season.