6/30/2020
Valpo Swim Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams were named Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA), as announced by the organization today.
3/19/2020
Brendon Johnson Earns Academic All-League Honor
Valpo senior swimmer Brendon Johnson (Northbrook, Ill./Glenbrook North) was named to The Summit League Academic All-League team Thursday for his work both in the pool and in the classroom.
2/22/2020
Valpo Men Break Trio of Records on Final Day of Summit League Championships
The Valpo men’s swimming team finished the final day of the Summit League Championships and the 2019-20 season in style on Saturday. The Brown and Gold’s strong finish on the final day saw the team break two individual school records and one team relay record
2/21/2020
May Sets Record to Lead Valpo Men Friday at Summit League Championships
The Valpo men’s swimming team posted times over four events that rank among the top-five in program history in action Friday at the Summit League Championships, highlighted by the school-record performance by sophomore Dominic May (Naperville, Ill./Naperville Central) in the 200 free. May’s record swim in the final was good for a second-place finish, earning him All-League accolades.
2/20/2020
Valpo Men Continue Summit League Swimming Championships Thursday
Each event on Thursday featured at least one time among the best in program history in their respective events, including multiple times among the top-five all-time, as the Valpo men’s swimming team continued competition at the Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D.
2/19/2020
Men’s Swimming Sets New Relay Record on Day One at Summit League Championships
The Valpo men’s swimming team kicked off day one of the Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D. on Wednesday with a school-record swim in the 800 free relay.
2/18/2020
Valpo Swimming Ready For Conference Championship Meets
The Valpo men’s and women’s swim teams are ready to compete in their respective conference championship meets starting on Wednesday following a successful season under former swimmer and first-year head coach Maggie Kroemer. The women will compete over four days at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Columbia, Mo., while the men will take to the pool at the Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls, S.D.
1/29/2020
Valpo Swim Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Recognition
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams were named Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA), as announced by the organization today.
1/26/2020
Valpo Swimming Competes in Butler Invitational Sunday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in their final away meet of the season at the Butler Invitational on Sunday in Fishers, Ind. Senior Paige Wright (Surprise, Ariz./Paradise Honors) had the top individual finish for the Brown and Gold, earning a fourth-place finish in the 200 free, and was one of three swimmers to pick up two top-10 finishes, joined by freshman Sophie Morelock (Milan, Mich./Milan) and sophomore Dominic May (Naperville, Ill./Naperville Central).
1/24/2020
Men’s, Women’s Swimming Sweep Bethel Friday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams both emerged with victories Friday, as they traveled to Mishawaka to take on the Bethel Pilots. The women won every event on their side, while the men won all but two events on their side.
1/18/2020
Swimming Splits Tri-Meet Saturday at ARC While Celebrating Seniors
Saturday afternoon, the Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams took on Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois at the ARC Pool in a tri-meet. Both sides earned wins over Western Illinois, but fell to Eastern Illinois. Saturday’s event was Valpo’s Senior Meet, as prior to the meet, the Brown and Gold honored the eight members of their senior class.
1/17/2020
Women’s Squad Earns Win as Swimming Competes at Rose-Hulman Friday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams traveled to Terre Haute, Ind. to take on Rose-Hulman Friday afternoon. Mikayla DePover (Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island) and Paige Wright (Surprise, Ariz./Paradise Honors) led the women, each winning three individual events to lead the Brown and Gold to a win over the Fightin’ Engineers.
1/9/2020
Saturday Swim Meet Canceled
Valpo Swimming head coach Maggie Kroemer announced today that Saturday’s (Jan. 11) scheduled swim meet against Western Illinois has been canceled. WIU will now travel to Valpo to join the previously scheduled Jan. 18 meet versus Eastern Illinois and make that a tri-meet. That day’s meet will be Valpo’s Senior Meet, celebrating the program’s senior class.
11/24/2019
Wright, Martins Break School Records on Final Day of Phoenix Fall Classic
Valpo swimming seniors Paige Wright (Surprise, Ariz./Paradise Honors) and Erica Martins (Hartland, Wis./Lake County Lutheran) each broke school records on Sunday to lead the Brown and Gold on the final day of the Phoenix Fall Classic in Chicago, Ill.
11/23/2019
Valpo Swimmers Post Plethora of Top-10 Program Marks Saturday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams finished up the second day of the Phoenix Fall Classic at the University of Chicago on Saturday, a day which featured a multitude of swimmers moving up the program’s all-time charts in their respective events. The day was highlighted by freshman Mikayla DePover (Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island) taking first place in the 100 breaststroke.
11/22/2019
Women’s Medley Relay Record Highlights Opening Day of Phoenix Fall Classic
The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s swimming teams competed on the first day of action of the Phoenix Fall Classic at the University of Chicago Friday evening. The first day was highlighted by the women’s team of Paige Wright (Surprise, Ariz./Paradise Honors), Mikayla DePover (Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island), Erica Martins (Hartland, Wis./Lake County Lutheran) and Morgan Markley (Bluffton, Ind./Norwell) shattering the 400-medley relay school record by almost six seconds.
11/19/2019
Brendon Johnson Wins Summit League Swimmer of the Week
Valpo senior swimmer Brendon Johnson (Northbrook, Ill.) has been named the Summit League Swimmer of the Week after an impressive performance in the team’s dual meet with Saginaw Valley State last Saturday.
11/16/2019
Valpo Women’s Swimming Earns Win Saturday Over SVSU
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams hosted their second home meet of the season Saturday afternoon against Saginaw Valley State University at the ARC pool. Two individual event wins apiece from freshman Mikayla DePover (Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island) and senior Paige Wright (Surprise, Ariz./Paradise Honors) led the Valpo women as the Brown and Gold defeated the Cardinals.
11/2/2019
Valpo Men’s Swimming Earns Win at YSU Saturday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams hit the road to face off against Youngstown State Saturday. The men’s team earned its first win of the year as it won nine out of the 14 events, with freshman Brian Daniels (Brookfield, Wis./Brooksfield) and sophomore Derek Eidson (Ventura, Calif./Ventura) both winning two individual events.
10/25/2019
Valpo Swimming Hosts First Home Meet of Year Friday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams hosted a home meet on Friday night against the Evansville Purple Aces, the first home meet of the season for Valpo. Senior Paige Wright (Surprise Ariz./Paradise Honors) and freshman Mikayla DePover (Rock Island, Ill./Rock Island) led the Brown and Gold, as both won two individual events and were part of a winning relay as well.
10/19/2019
Swimming Continues Season at Indiana Intercollegiates Saturday
The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams traveled to West Lafayette, Ind. Saturday to compete at the 2019 Indiana Intercollegiates. Sophomore Billy Bennett (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville) had the top individual finish of the day with a third-place effort, while senior Paige Wright (Surprise Ariz./Paradise Honors) had a sixth-place finish individually and was also part of a sixth-place relay.
10/11/2019
Swimming Continues Early-Season Action at SIU
Valparaiso University men’s and women’s swimming teams continued early action in the 2019-20 season on Friday afternoon in a tri-meet at Southern Illinois University against the Salukis and Bellarmine University.
10/5/2019
Valpo Swimming Opens 2019-2020 Season Saturday
Valpo Swimming opened its 2019-2010 season on Saturday afternoon at Eastern Illinois, the teams’ first meet under the guidance of head coach Maggie Kroemer. Five different Valpo swimmers combined for eight first-place finishes in the season-opening meet.
10/4/2019
Plavin Named Swimming Assistant Coach
Valpo swimming head coach Maggie Kroemer has announced Bogdan Plavin as the new assistant coach for the men’s and women’s swimming teams.
9/10/2019
Valpo Swimming Releases 2019-2020 Schedule
The Valparaiso University swimming program released its schedule for the 2019-2020 season on Tuesday, featuring five home competitions.
8/16/2019
Maggie Kroemer Chosen to Lead Valpo Swimming Program
A Valparaiso University alumna is returning to Union Street, as Valpo director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that Maggie Kroemer ’05 has been selected to be the head coach of the Valpo men’s and women’s swimming program.
7/18/2019
Valpo Places 13 on Summit League Honor Roll
Athletes from the Valparaiso University men’s tennis and men’s swimming programs were recognized for their excellence in the classroom on Thursday as the Summit League announced its 2018-2019 academic honor roll.
7/11/2019
Wagner Steps Down From Valpo Swimming Program
Valparaiso University director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced today that Miriam Wagner has stepped down from her role as head coach of the Valpo women’s and men’s swimming program.
6/25/2019
Valpo Men’s, Women’s Swimming Named CSCAA Scholar All-America Teams
The Valparaiso University men’s and women’s swimming teams were named Scholar All-America Teams by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA), as announced by the organization today.
