6/27/2023
Sherman Weatherspoon IV Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have finalized the signing of Sherman Weatherspoon IV, a 6-foot-3 point guard from Bowie, Md.
6/12/2023
Sepp Becomes Latest Addition to Valpo Men’s Basketball
The assembly of the 2023-24 Valparaiso University men’s basketball roster continued on Monday as head coach Roger Powell Jr. officially announced the signing of Kaspar Sepp, a 6-foot-7 forward from Tartu, Estonia.
6/5/2023
Manyang Joins Valpo Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of Lual Manyang, a transfer from Hofstra who arrives at Valpo as a redshirt freshman for the 2023-24 season.
6/2/2023
Valpo Men’s Basketball Welcomes Cooper Schwieger
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball family continued to grow on Friday, as head coach Roger Powell Jr. has announced the signing of Cooper Schwieger, a 6-foot-9, 215-pound forward who joins the team as a freshman for the 2023-24 season.
6/1/2023
Valpo Alumni TBT Team Plans to Return for 2023
After making its debut appearance in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in 2022, a group of Valparaiso University alumni has plans to represent their alma mater once again at this year’s edition of the annual summer event that is televised by the ESPN family of networks.
6/1/2023
Jaxon Edwards Joins Valpo Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Jaxon Edwards, a transfer from Murray State University who will join head coach Roger Powell Jr.’s program as a sophomore for the 2023-24 season.
5/24/2023
Stafford Welcomed to Valpo Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Isaiah Stafford, a junior college transfer from John A. Logan College who will join head coach Roger Powell Jr.’s program for the 2023-24 season.
5/16/2023
Ajiboye to Join Valpo Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Ola Ajiboye, a transfer from Central Michigan who will join the program as a sophomore for the 2023-24 campaign after spending his freshman campaign with the Chippewas.
4/26/2023
Moye Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach, Garrison Named Director of Operations
Valparaiso University men’s basketball head coach Roger Powell Jr. has announced two additions to his staff as A.J. Moye has been named an assistant coach, while Quintin Garrison joins the staff as Director of Basketball Operations.
4/19/2023
Powell Welcomes Trio to Valpo Basketball Coaching Staff
Valparaiso University men’s basketball head coach Roger Powell Jr. has announced the first three members of his coaching staff as Pat Baldwin and Matt Gordon will serve as assistant coaches, while Kylen Butler joins the staff as special assistant to the head coach.
4/13/2023
Media Round-Up: Powell Hire Receives Media Splash
In the week since Roger Powell Jr. was selected as the 23rd head coach of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program, the news has received significant media attention.
4/13/2023
What They’re Saying About Coach Powell
In the week since the announcement that Roger Powell Jr. is the new head coach of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program, we have heard from individuals across the collegiate athletics landscape who are familiar with Powell as a person and as a basketball coach.
4/12/2023
Roger Powell Jr. Welcomed as Head Coach of Valpo Men’s Basketball Program
The sweet sound of the victory bell cut the air on Wednesday afternoon during a gorgeous spring day on the campus of Valparaiso University.
4/10/2023
Roger Powell Jr. Introductory Press Conference to Air on ESPN+
Roger Powell Jr. will be officially introduced as the head coach of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in an introductory press conference.
4/8/2023
A Video Message from Dr. Charles Small on Coach Roger Powell
Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small recently announced that Roger Powell Jr. will serve as the 23rd head coach of the Valpo men's basketball program. Click here to view his video message with further details on our process and the selection of Coach Powell as Valpo head coach.
4/7/2023
Roger Powell Jr. Selected to Lead Valpo Men’s Basketball Program
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small has announced that Roger Powell Jr. has been selected as the 23rd head coach of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program.
3/23/2023
Valpo Announces Change in Leadership of Men’s Basketball Program
Valparaiso University Director of Athletics Dr. Charles Small has announced that Matt Lottich will no longer serve as the head coach of the Valpo men’s basketball program.
3/14/2023
Krikke Honored as Second Team CSC Academic All-American
We’re running out of words to write when it comes to Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place), so we’ll get straight to the point: He’s an Academic All-American.
3/14/2023
Krikke Named to NABC All-District Team
The accolades continued to pour in for Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) on Tuesday as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its All-District Teams. Krikke was tabbed to the second team for District 16.
3/14/2023
Zane Doughty Named Marion County Player of the Year
Incoming Valpo men's basketball freshman Zane Doughty has been named Marion County Player of the Year.
3/2/2023
Valpo Season Concludes at Arch Madness
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball season came to an end on Thursday night in the opening round of Arch Madness, the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The Beacons fell 78-50 to Murray State. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) and Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) both tallied double figures in the scoring column.
3/1/2023
Krikke Named to All-MVC First Team
Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) added to his long list of achievements with his highest honor yet on Wednesday night at the Missouri Valley Conference Awards Banquet in St. Louis.
2/28/2023
Krikke Continues Awards Haul with MVC Most-Improved Team Nod
Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) was already a high-level player prior to the 2022-23 season, but this year his play reached a whole new level for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team.
2/28/2023
Beacons, Racers to Rematch in MVC Tournament Opener
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will open the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Thursday night in St. Louis in a rematch with Murray State after the two teams closed out the regular season against one another. Valpo is the No. 10 seed in the 12-team event, while Murray State is the No. 7 seed. Both of the regular-season matchups between these two teams required overtime to determine a victor.
2/27/2023
Krikke Garners MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team Accolades for Third Straight Season
For the third consecutive season, Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete First Team, which was announced by the league office on Monday.
2/26/2023
Murray State Edges Valpo in OT to Close Regular Season
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team had Murray State on the ropes, but the host Racers found a way to improve to 26-2 at home over the last two seasons by pulling out a 77-76 overtime win at the CFSB Center in Murray, Ky. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) poured in a game-high 24 points on 11-of-16 shooting for a short-handed Valpo squad that played without starter Quinton Green due to an injury.
2/24/2023
Seeding Implications in Play as Valpo Closes Regular Season
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will close out the regular season on Sunday afternoon by making its first Missouri Valley Conference trip to league newcomer Murray State. The game holds significance for Arch Madness seeding as the Beacons have the opportunity to earn the No. 9 seed with a victory. This will serve as the final tune-up for the State Farm MVC Tournament, which begins on Thursday, March 2 in St. Louis.
2/22/2023
Men’s Basketball Celebrates Seniors on Wednesday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program recognized a quintet of seniors on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center prior to a 76-66 setback to Bradley in the home finale. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place), Nick Edwards (Atlanta, Ga. / Grayson [Glenville State]), Quinton Green (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]), Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) and Luke Morrill (Lombard, Ill. / Montini) along with student manager Sam Back (North Judson, Ind. / North Judson) and cheer/dance seniors were celebrated as part of a pregame ceremony. Head coach Matt Lottich and the senior players addressed the crowd after the game.
2/21/2023
Krikke Named to CSC Academic All-District Team
While his performance on the court continues to speak for itself, Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) has also sustained a level of excellence in the classroom throughout his collegiate tenure.
2/20/2023
Krikke Earns MVC Player of the Week Nod
For the second time this season and the third time in his career, Valparaiso University men’s basketball standout Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) was named the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week on Monday.
2/20/2023
Men's Basketball to Recognize Seniors on Wednesday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will take the Athletics-Recreation Center floor for the final time this season on Wednesday night as first-place Bradley comes to town for the home finale. It’s Senior Night for the Beacons as Kobe King, Quinton Green, Nick Edwards, Luke Morrill and Ben Krikke as well as student manager Sam Back and senior cheer/dance team members will be recognized prior to the game. After the game, head coach Matt Lottich and senior players will address the crowd. Krikke is currently undecided on whether or not he will utilize his extra year of eligibility created due to COVID-19, while the other aforementioned seniors will close out the home portion of their collegiate careers on Wednesday. The pregame festivities will also feature O Canada in honor of Krikke’s Senior Night. The game will be televised regionally in the Chicago market on NBC Sports Chicago Plus.
2/19/2023
Krikke Posts Career High in Single-Point Loss at UIC
Playing with his parents in attendance for the first time in his collegiate career, Valparaiso University men’s basketball standout Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) continued to play at an elite level, this time racking up a career-high 34 points on Sunday afternoon at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago. Krikke’s effort could not quite get Valpo over the hump in a heartbreaking 74-73 loss to host UIC.
2/16/2023
Krikke on Cusp on All-Time Top 10 Entering Sunday at UIC
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to close out its perfect record against teams picked to finish below the Beacons in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll on Sunday afternoon. The team will take the short bus ride into the Windy City for a matchup with UIC in hopes of securing its third season sweep of the league slate. Valpo is currently 5-0 against Illinois State, UIC and Evansville. This also represents a big game in terms of Arch Madness seeding as Valpo is in a tight battle with Illinois State to earn the No. 9 seed in the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
2/14/2023
Rally Falls Short as SIU Edges Valpo at ARC
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team rallied from down by as many as 12 to take its first lead of the game with 5:48 remaining, but the Beacons could not put away visiting Southern Illinois as the Salukis prevailed 66-62 on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Seniors Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) and Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) poured in 24 points apiece, but didn’t get enough help as no other Beacon tallied more than five points.
2/12/2023
Valpo to Welcome SIU on Valentine's Day
The final team in the Missouri Valley Conference that the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team has not yet played this season will be in Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night as Southern Illinois makes its way to the Athletics-Recreation Center for the lone matchup of the regular season between the two programs. Tuesday’s promotion is a special date night treat for Valentine’s Day pairs as fans who purchase upper mezzanine tickets can take advantage of a “buy one, get one” (BOGO) special.
2/11/2023
Men’s Basketball Completes Season Sweep of Illinois State
Contrary to what his last name would indicate, Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Quinton Green’s (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]) new favorite color may be red after what transpired in games against Illinois State this season.
2/9/2023
Valpo to Start Home-Heavy Stretch on Saturday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to complete a season sweep of Illinois State and replicate the success they found last month in Normal, Ill. when the Redbirds make their way to Northwest Indiana for a Saturday night showdown. The first 200 fans will receive a free Valpo mini-cooler. This begins a home-heavy stretch where the team will go over two weeks without a hotel stay – a sequence that features three home games plus a one-day trip to UIC. This is a big game for seeding as Illinois State holds a one-game lead over Valpo for the nine seed at Arch Madness but Valpo could draw even with the Redbirds and secure the tiebreaker with a win on Saturday.
2/8/2023
Valpo Falls at Indiana State
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team shot 60 percent in the first half, but cooled off in the second stanza of a game where Indiana State knocked down 17 3-pointers on their way to an 84-62 win over the Beacons at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute. Valpo was led in scoring by 22 points from Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place).
2/5/2023
Valpo to Visit Indiana State on Wednesday
After back-to-back heartbreaking overtime losses, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to continue its recent stretch of quality play and this time get over the hump on Wednesday night with a visit to Indiana State. Six of Valpo’s last seven games have been either wins or overtime losses. The Beacons will attempt to earn a split in the season series with their instate rivals.
2/4/2023
Drake Edges Valpo in Double Overtime at ARC
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team led for 42 minutes, 30 seconds on Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. But when the final horn sounded after 50 minutes of play, Missouri Valley Conference preseason favorite Drake prevailed 85-82 in double overtime in front of an electric atmosphere and large student section. Valpo was led in scoring by Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper]), who poured in 27 points before fouling out with 1:59 remaining in the first overtime.
2/2/2023
Valpo to Host Preseason Favorites on Saturday Night
The Indiana Pacers Power Pack dunk crew will perform at halftime on Saturday night as Missouri Valley Conference preseason favorite Drake comes to town to meet the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team in a Missouri Valley Conference showdown. The Beacons will look to extend their home winning streak to three and bounce back from a heartbreaking overtime loss at Missouri State on Wednesday.
2/1/2023
Valpo Falls to Missouri State in Overtime Heartbreaker
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team led by five with 1:21 to play and had a seven-point lead with just over three minutes on the clock, but host Missouri State rallied to force overtime and eventually controlled the extra session to prevail 76-67 at Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Mo. Valpo heated up from 3-point territory during a stretch in the second half to build up the late lead, but the Bears responded to eke out a game that Valpo led by seven at halftime.
1/30/2023
Krikke Named MVC Player of the Week
Valparaiso University men’s basketball standout Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) was recognized by the Missouri Valley Conference office on Monday after one of his best weeks yet, earning MVC Player of the Week honors.
1/30/2023
Valpo to Welcome Pacers Power Pack on Feb. 4
The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced that the Indiana Pacers Power Pack Dunk Squad will provide halftime entertainment during the men’s basketball game vs. Drake on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
1/29/2023
Beacons to Battle Bears for First Time This Season
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to extend its recent stretch of success on Wednesday night at Missouri State. The Beacons have won four of their last five games as they get set to battle the Bears for the first and only time during the regular season. Missouri State is the lone Valley team that will not enter the Athletics-Recreation Center in 2022-23 as part of the new 20-game scheduling format in the 12-team league.
1/28/2023
Valpo Leads Wire-to-Wire in Win Over Evansville
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team scored the game’s first 12 points and never looked back on Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center, leading by double figures for most of the night en route to an 81-69 victory over Evansville to sweep the season series from the Purple Aces. Valpo’s biggest day came from the team’s biggest scoring threat as Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) finished with 30 points, one shy of a career high.
1/26/2023
Men's Basketball Returns Home to Host Evansville
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to capture its fourth win in the last five games on Saturday night as Evansville comes to the Athletics-Recreation Center for the second matchup between the two teams in a two-week span. The first 500 patrons through the turnstiles will receive a free Valpo koozie. In addition, the Valpo coaching staff will participate in Suits and Sneakers Week as part of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer initiative. This will also be a Mental Health Awareness Game presented by Valpo’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Dam Worth It Company.
1/25/2023
Valpo Winning Streak Snapped in Cedar Falls
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team saw its three-game winning streak come to an end on Wednesday night with a 77-66 setback to host UNI in Cedar Falls, Iowa. A valiant effort by Ben Krikke and a double-double by Kobe King helped the Beacons make several pushes, but the guests could not fully dig out of a hole created by several big first-half runs for the Panthers.
1/24/2023
Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of David Redmon
The Valpo Athletics family is saddened by the passing of David Redmon ’95, a hometown product who helped lay the foundation for the legacy of success of the Valpo men’s basketball program and a 2004 inductee into the Valpo Athletics Hall of Fame.
1/23/2023
Green Named MVC Newcomer of the Week
After shooting lights out to help the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team to a 71-51 victory at Illinois State on Saturday night, Quinton Green (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]) was tabbed Missouri Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week on Monday.
1/22/2023
Valpo Shoots for Fourth Straight Victory at UNI
The red-hot Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will look to extend its winning streak to four on Wednesday night in Cedar Falls, Iowa in a rematch of a buzzer-beating loss at the Athletics-Recreation Center earlier this month. The Beacons will look to sustain the mojo developed during this recent tear that includes each of the last two wins coming by double figures.
1/21/2023
Valpo Routs Illinois State, Extends Winning Streak to Three
Quinton Green (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]) drilled 3-pointer after 3-pointer. Ibra Bayu (Flevoland, The Netherlands / Perkiomen) got the rim for thunderous dunks. Connor Barrett (Chicago, Ill. / Loyola Academy) knocked down 3s. Nick Edwards distributed the rock. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) and Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) did their thing.
1/19/2023
Men's Hoops Seeks Three-Game Winning Streak
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will seek its first three-game winning streak of the season on Saturday night as the Beacons make their way to Normal, Ill. to clash with Illinois State. The squad will look to secure its first three-game winning streak since late December and early January of last season – a stretch that featured wins over Eastern Michigan, William & Mary and Illinois State. The program’s last three-game MVC winning streak was late January 2021 (at Illinois State twice, vs. Bradley). Valpo will also try to win back-to-back MVC road games for the first time since sweeping two at Illinois State on Jan. 23-24, 2020.
1/17/2023
Big Shots Late Lift Valpo Past UIC
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team hit big shots down the stretch, pulling away for a 76-66 victory over UIC on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Nick Edwards twice beat the shot clock horn with a 3-pointer, Quinton Green (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]) converted a 4-point play and Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Centrla [Wisconsin]) poured in a game-high 24 points to help the Beacons to their second straight victory.
1/15/2023
Valpo, UIC Renew Rivalry on Tuesday
For the first time as Missouri Valley Conference adversaries, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program and UIC will renew an old rivalry on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. With the Flames in their first season in The Valley, this marks the third time these two teams have shared conference affiliation. Valpo will look to make it back-to-back wins after prevailing at Evansville on Saturday. Prior to tipoff, Valpo’s Kobe King will be recognized for reaching the 1,000-career point milestone last week vs. Belmont.
1/14/2023
Men’s Basketball Tops Evansville on Saturday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team picked up a road Missouri Valley Conference win on Saturday afternoon, building up an 18-point lead before holding on to beat host Evansville 76-69 at the Ford Center. A big second half from Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) played a key role as he led the way with 20 points, while Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) poured in 18 points on an efficient 8-of-11 shooting.
1/12/2023
Valpo to Face Off with Ragland-Coached Aces
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will renew an instate rivalry with one of the program’s most frequent all-time opponents on Saturday afternoon as the Beacons head south to take on Evansville at the Ford Center. This will mark a reunion of sorts as first-year Evansville head coach David Ragland spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Valpo under Matt Lottich in 2016-17 and 2017-18.
1/10/2023
King Passes 1,000 Career Points on Tuesday vs. Belmont
Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central) surpassed the 1,000-point milestone for his collegiate career in the second half of Tuesday’s game at the Athletics-Recreation Center. King reached the milestone as part of his game-high 17 points in a 74-59 setback to visiting Belmont.
1/10/2023
Valpo Athletics to Hold Business & Basketball Event
The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced Business & Basketball, a leadership initiative with Valpo Athletics. Click here for details or to purchase tickets.
1/8/2023
King Approaching 1,000 Entering Tuesday vs. Belmont
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play the second matchup against an opponent for the first time this season by battling Belmont on Tuesday night. This marks the Bruins’ first game at the Athletics-Recreation Center since joining the Missouri Valley Conference. The two teams will close out the regular season series despite the fact that Valpo has yet to play five MVC programs this year.
1/7/2023
Valpo Falls to Bradley on Saturday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team fell 88-66 to Bradley on Saturday afternoon at Carver Arena in Peoria. Four Beacons scored in double figures, led by Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) with 17 points and seven rebounds.
1/5/2023
Valpo to Visit Bradley on CBS Sports Network
After playing six of the last eight games at the Athletics-Recreation Center, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play four of the next six away from home, starting on Saturday afternoon in Peoria with a nationally-televised matchup with Bradley on CBS Sports Network.
1/4/2023
UNI Beats Buzzer to Edge Valpo
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team overcame an early 10-point deficit to take a five-point lead late in the first half, but visiting UNI eventually pulled out a 69-67 victory on a buzzer-beating putback as time expired on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) paced Valpo with 20 points, leading four Beacons in double figures.
1/2/2023
Valpo to Tangle with UNI on Wednesday at the ARC
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play its second straight home game on Wednesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center as UNI comes to town for a 6 p.m. tip. With an always-challenging trip to Bradley looming next, Valpo will look to defend its home floor against a UNI team that has split its first four Missouri Valley Conference contests. This rounds out a rare home-heavy stretch as it marks Valpo’s sixth home game in its last eight outings, but four of the next six will be away from the ARC.
1/1/2023
Men’s Basketball Falls to Indiana State
Visiting Indiana State remained the lone undefeated team in Missouri Valley Conference play on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center, defeating the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team 68-50 on the first day of the 2023 calendar year.
12/30/2022
Men's Basketball to Ring in New Year by Hosting Indiana State
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will ring in the new year with a New Year’s Day matinee against instate foe Indiana State on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. This will mark the team’s second Missouri Valley Conference home game of the year and first since an early December date with Murray State. The first-place Sycamores are the only team in The Valley with an unblemished league mark.
12/29/2022
Valiant Valpo Effort Falls Short as MVC Preseason Favorite Drake Escapes with Home Win
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team led at halftime and twice rallied from down double figures to create late drama, but Missouri Valley Conference preseason favorite Drake escaped with a 68-63 home win on Thursday night at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Ben Krikke paced the team with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting in a game Valpo led 26-24 through 20 minutes.
12/23/2022
Valpo to Close Calendar Year at MVC Preseason Favorite Drake
After closing out the nonconference portion of the season with a winning record in nonleague games, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will begin the continuous portion of Missouri Valley Conference play with a post-Christmas visit to Des Moines, Iowa, where the S’s may be silent, but the Knapp Center will be buzzing as the Beacons match up with MVC preseason favorite Drake. The game will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network.
12/21/2022
Beacons Fly Past Skyhawks in Nonconference Finale
The holidays will be a little jollier for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team after a second consecutive victory as part of Community Day at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Wednesday. The community Christmas celebration featured a victorious effort as Valpo defeated Stonehill 77-67 in a game that was not nearly as close as the final score would indicate. Nick Edwards (Atlanta, Ga. / Grayson [Glenville State]) posted a double-double of 20 points and 12 assists to lead four Beacons in double figures in the scoring department.
12/19/2022
Men's Basketball to Close Nonconference with Community Game at the ARC
The final Valparaiso University men’s basketball game before the Christmas holiday and the last nonconference game of the season will take place on Wednesday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. For the second straight year, Valpo will host a Community Game with a special midday start time to spread holiday cheer. Upper bleacher tickets will be available for the discounted price of $5 and free of charge for children ages 18 and under. In addition, the first 400 fans who make their way into the ARC will receive a free Valpo Santa Hat.
12/18/2022
Beacons Fend Off Phoenix for Home Victory on Sunday
The 3-point arc told the tale of the game’s outcome on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team made a season-most 10 triples while boasting a season best in terms of 3-point defense en route to a 71-66 victory over visiting Elon. Valpo built up an 18-point advantage before holding on for the triumph.
12/15/2022
Valpo-Bradley Matchup Selected for CBS Sports Network
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has added a national television appearance as the Saturday, Jan. 7 game at Bradley has been selected for CBS Sports Network.
12/14/2022
Men's Basketball Returns to Action Against Elon
After a week away from game action due to final exams, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will face its next test on Sunday afternoon as Elon makes its way to the Athletics-Recreation Center for the penultimate nonconference game of the season. It will be Family Day at the ARC, with all children 18 and under receiving $5 tickets for upper bleacher seating. Tickets will be available at the door or online at valpoathletics.com/tickets.
12/13/2022
Valpo Athletics Set for Annual Community Day
The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced details for its annual Community Day, which will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at noon at the Athletics-Recreation Center as the men’s basketball program hosts Stonehill in its nonconference finale.
12/10/2022
Men’s Basketball Falls at Ole Miss
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team played its final game prior to a week-long break of action for final exams, falling 98-61 to Ole Miss on Saturday at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion in Oxford, Miss. Valpo was led in scoring by Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]), who poured in 20 points, while the rebounding of Ibra Bayu (Flevoland, The Netherlands / Perkiomen) served as another bright spot as he collected 13 boards.
12/7/2022
Valpo to Face Ole Miss for First Time Since 1998
For the first time since the most famous moment in the history of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program, the team will take on Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon. The game will be televised nationally on SEC Network. The Beacons are 3-1 at home and 1-1 on neutral floors but will seek their first true road win of the year on Saturday. This will mark the team’s final nonconference road game of the season prior to two pre-Christmas home dates. In addition, this will mark the squad’s first game this season against a power-five conference opponent.
12/6/2022
Men’s Basketball Rolls to Home Victory on Tuesday
Led by a big performance from point guard Nick Edwards (Atlanta, Ga. / Grayson [Glenville State]), the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team coasted to a 96-60 victory over Trinity Christian College on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Edwards stuffed the stat sheet with 21 points, five rebounds, seven assists and three steals, while Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada [Jasper Place]) poured in 20 points in just 19 minutes of action. All 13 Beacons who saw the floor scored.
12/5/2022
Men's Basketball Steps Back Outside of League Play on Tuesday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will host its second home game in three days on Tuesday night as Trinity Christian visits the Athletics-Recreation Center for a 7 p.m. tip. After starting Missouri Valley Conference play with two early-December league dates, this marks the start of a four-game nonconference burst before the continuous portion of the Valley docket begins in earnest on Dec. 29.
12/4/2022
Krikke Posts Career High in Overtime Loss to Murray State
In a season of big offensive production, Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) had his biggest production yet on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Despite a career-high 31 points from the Canadian forward, visiting Murray State raced back from down 10 to beat the Beacons 77-70 in overtime.
12/2/2022
Valpo Basketball Returns Home on Sunday, Hosts Murray State
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will play host to Murray State on Sunday afternoon for the second of two early-December Missouri Valley Conference contests. This will mark the first conference home game of the season and will represent Murray State’s first ever Missouri Valley Conference road tilt. After this matchup, Valpo will play its final four nonconference games of the season before starting the continuous portion of league play on Dec. 29 at Drake.
12/1/2022
Men’s Basketball Drops MVC Opener at Belmont
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team made a surge to cut what had been a 15-point deficit to six with seven minutes remaining, but Belmont closed out a 76-64 win on its home floor in the Missouri Valley Conference opener on Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. Kobe King poured in 21 points and was backed by 18 from Ben Krikke, while Jerome Palm was a rebound shy of a double-double.
11/28/2022
Valpo to Open MVC Play with National Television Appearance at Belmont
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will open Missouri Valley Conference play on Thursday night, the first of back-to-back early December league contests before finishing out the nonconference slate with four more dates. The Beacons will serve as the league welcoming committee by providing the opposition for Belmont’s first ever MVC contest after the Bruins transitioned from the Ohio Valley Conference on July 1. Thursday’s league lidlifter in Nashville will be televised nationally on ESPNU.
11/28/2022
Krikke, King Named to Hostilo Community Classic All-Tournament Team
Two members of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program received All-Tournament Team nods following their performances at the Hostilo Community Classic in Savannah, Ga. this weekend.
11/27/2022
Lottich Earns 100th Win as Valpo Knocks Off James Madison in Overtime
Point guard Nick Edwards (Atlanta, Ga. / Grayson [Glenville State]) drove inside for a game-winning basket in the closing seconds of overtime, lifting the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team to a heart-pounding 81-79 victory over James Madison to close out the Hostilo Community Classic in Savannah, Ga. on a winning note. The Beacons beat a Dukes team that entered the contest with a 6-1 record and checked in at No. 79 in the KenPom rankings.
11/25/2022
South Dakota State Tops Valpo to Open Multi-Team Event
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team held defending Summit League champion South Dakota State to 26.9 percent shooting in the opening half as the game went into the locker room even, but the Jackrabbits prevailed 61-50 to open the Hostilo Community Classic in Savannah, Ga. Senior Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) produced 18 points to lead three Beacons in double figures.
11/24/2022
Valpo Set for Multi-Team Event in Savannah
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will continue its road swing in Savannah, Ga. for the program’s annual Thanksgiving multi-team event. The Hostilo Community Classic begins on Friday afternoon as the Beacons battle South Dakota State, and then James Madison will provide the opposition on Sunday.
11/23/2022
King Paces Valpo in Setback at Samford
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team fell 79-49 on Wednesday in a pre-Thanksgiving matinee at Samford. The Beacons were led in scoring by Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) who posted 20 points. Freshman Ibra Bayu (Flevoland, Netherlands) made his collegiate debut after missing the first four games due to a hernia.
11/21/2022
Valpo Visits Samford for Pre-Thanksgiving Matinee
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will begin a stretch of 10 straight days on the road on Wednesday afternoon with a pre-Thanksgiving matinee at Samford. This starts a four-game southern swing that also features a multi-team event in Savannah, Ga. and the conference opener at Belmont. Valpo head coach Matt Lottich is one win away from 100 for his collegiate career.
11/19/2022
Valpo Defeats Incarnate Word on Saturday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team moved to 2-0 at home by besting Incarnate Word 68-64 on Saturday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center. After being recognized for surpassing 1,000 career points in a pregame ceremony, Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) poured in a team-high 22 to help the Beacons fend off the Cardinals.
11/17/2022
Men's Basketball Set for Saturday Night Home Date
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team is all set to host a Saturday night home game at the Athletics-Recreation Center as Incarnate Word comes to town for the first ever matchup between the two teams. The Cardinals feature several Northwest Indiana ties as head coach Carson Cunningham previously served as the high school coach at Andrean, his alma mater, while assistant coach Chris Artis played collegiately at Valpo. Ben Krikke will be recognized prior to the game for becoming the latest member of Valpo’s 1,000-point club.
11/16/2022
Men’s Basketball Falls at Chicago State
For the second time in as many road games, the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team got the better of the play after halftime, but an early hole proved to be too much to overcome in an 87-74 setback at Chicago State on Wednesday. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) had another monster performance with 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting, while Nick Edwards (Atlanta, Ga. / Grayson [Glenville State]) provided an offensive lift by scoring 15 second-half points.
11/15/2022
Men's Basketball to Visit Chicago State on Wednesday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will continue a stretch of three games in seven days on Wednesday as the Beacons make the short journey across the state line to the city of Chicago for a midweek matchup with Chicago State. Valpo will attempt to secure its second straight victory.
11/14/2022
Valpo Men’s Basketball Inks Trio to NLIs
The Valpo Family continued to grow over the past week as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program revealed three members of its incoming signing class.
11/13/2022
Krikke Reaches Career Milestone as Team Effort Helps Valpo Pull Away from Western Michigan
Three members of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team put together career performances as the Beacons opened the home portion of the season by pulling away from Western Michigan in the second half for an 81-65 victory on Sunday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
11/9/2022
Valpo to Start Home Slate on Sunday
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team will open up the home portion of the 2022-2023 slate on Sunday as Western Michigan comes to town for a 4 p.m. CT tipoff. It’s a country western theme night as the first 100 students will receive a free Valpo cowboy hat. This begins a stretch of three games in seven days as the Beacons visit Chicago State on Wednesday, Nov. 16 and host Incarnate Word on Saturday, Nov. 19.
11/7/2022
Men’s Basketball Drops Opener at Toledo
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team outscored Toledo by 11 after halftime, but a slow start was too much to overcome in a season-opening 85-70 setback at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio. The play of Quinton Green (Columbus, Ohio / Homeschool [Cedarville]) in his Beacon debut was a major bright spot as he drilled five 3s en route to a team-high 20 points.
11/2/2022
Men's Basketball to Tip Off Season at Toledo
The ball will be tipped on Monday night in Toledo, Ohio as the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team begins its 2022-2023 campaign with a challenging nonconference road tilt at Toledo. This will start a stretch of seven nonconference dates to begin the season prior to the early start of league play on Dec. 1 at Belmont.
10/29/2022
Men’s Basketball Prevails in Exhibition Tune-Up
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team took the court in a game situation for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center, tuning up for the regular season with an 83-79 victory over Cedarville in exhibition action. Senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) turned in a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Beacons.
10/27/2022
Season Preview: Valpo Basketball Set to Tip Off 2022-23 Slate with Cedarville Exhibition
With the regular season fast approaching, fans will have an opportunity to catch their first glimpse of the 2022-2023 Valparaiso University men’s basketball program on Saturday afternoon.
10/19/2022
Krikke, King Earn Preseason All-Conference Honors, MVC Releases Preseason Poll
Two Valparaiso University men’s basketball standouts were recognized on Wednesday as the Missouri Valley Conference released its annual preseason honors. Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) was named to the Preseason All-MVC First Team, while Kobe King (La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Central [Wisconsin]) garnered Preseason All-MVC Third Team recognition.
10/14/2022
Valpo Basketball Season Tickets On Sale Now
With the basketball season right around the corner, the Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced that season tickets for both men’s and women’s hoops are on sale now.
10/6/2022
MVC Announces Bally Sports, NBC Sports Chicago TV Slate
The Missouri Valley Conference continued its weeklong reveal of the 2022-2023 men’s basketball television schedule on Thursday by announcing plans to continue the MVC TV Network package, which features regionally-televised games on NBC Sports Chicago and Bally Sports Midwest.
10/5/2022
Valpo to Face Drake on CBS Sports Network
The Missouri Valley Conference continued to announce its 2022-2023 television plans on Wednesday by revealing games that will air on the CBS family of networks. Valpo will open the continuous portion of conference play with a national television date as the Thursday, Dec. 29 game at Drake will air on CBS Sports Network at 8 p.m.
10/4/2022
Valpo Basketball Announces Schedule Updates
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced updates to the team’s nonconference schedule, including opponents for the multi-team event, the Savannah Invitational Hostilo Community Classic in Savannah, Ga.
10/4/2022
MVC Announces Basketball Package on ESPN Networks, Valpo MBB MVC Opener Set for ESPNU
The Missouri Valley Conference began the announcement of its 2022-2023 basketball television plans on Tuesday by revealing the slate of games that will air on the ESPN family of networks. The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program will open conference play on national television with an ESPNU appearance on Thursday, Dec. 1 at Belmont at 7 p.m. in Nashville, Tenn.
9/15/2022
MVC Reveals 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball team won’t have to wait long to officially welcome two of the Missouri Valley Conference’s newest members.
9/8/2022
Krikke Named to Blue Ribbon Preseason All-MVC Team
Valparaiso University men’s basketball senior Ben Krikke (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada / Jasper Place) was tabbed a Preseason All-Missouri Valley Conference selection by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook this week, one of only five players to receive this honor.
9/6/2022
Gore Earns Alumni Achievement Award, LaBarbera Receives Honorary Alumni Membership
Valparaiso University has recently announced its 2022 alumni award recipients, a list that features several members of the Valpo Athletics family.
9/1/2022
Tevonn Walker Returns to Valpo Men’s Basketball Program as Graduate Assistant
Tevonn Walker is back.
9/1/2022
Valpo Basketball Reveals Nonconference Schedule
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced the program’s nonconference schedule for the 2022-23 season, a slate that features five home games and three road dates plus a home exhibition and a multi-team event.
8/24/2022
Kevion Taylor Signs Professional Contract
Kevion Taylor (Milwaukee, Wis. / Whitnall [Winona State]) recently joined the long list of former Valparaiso University men’s basketball players who have gone on to play professionally following their careers with the Brown & Gold.
8/15/2022
Ibra Bayu to Join Valpo Men’s Basketball Program
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Ibra Bayu (Flevoland, The Netherlands / Perkiomen), who joins the 2022-23 roster as a true freshman.
7/19/2022
Valpo TBT Team Enjoys ‘Magical’ Experience in Omaha
As Jason Karys ‘17, M.S. ‘19 looked around the hotel bar and restaurant area on Saturday night in Omaha, he took a moment to soak up the satisfaction of achieving the primary goal of the Cru, a team comprised of mostly Valpo alumni that competed in the $1 million, winner-take-all summer basketball event known as The Basketball Tournament (TBT).
7/19/2022
Valpo Quintet Named to NABC Honors Court
Five members of the Valparaiso University men’s basketball program were recognized for their academic success on Tuesday as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced its annual honors court.
7/6/2022
Eron Gordon Named to Houston Rockets Summer League Roster
Valparaiso University men’s basketball product Eron Gordon (Indianapolis, Ind. / Cathedral [Seton Hall]) has been named to the Summer League roster for the Houston Rockets of the NBA.
7/5/2022
Valpo Men’s Basketball to Hold Special Needs Camp
The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program has announced plans for a Special Needs Camp, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
