Valpo Women's Basketball Banquet to be Held April 21

The Valparaiso University women's basketball team will be holding their annual banquet on Monday, April 21 in the Valparaiso University Union Great Hall.

Valpo's Season Ends in NCAA Tournament

A 26-4 run over the last 11:29 of the first half proved to be enough for Purdue as the Boilermakers defeated Valparaiso 66-51 on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in West Lafayette, Ind.

Union Boards Sponsoring Bus Trip to NCAA Tournament, Tickets Available through Purdue

The Valparaiso University Union Board is sponsoring a fan bus to West Lafayette, Ind. for the Crusaders first round NCAA Tournament game against Purdue on Saturday afternoon.

VALPO TRAVELS TO PURDUE FOR FIRST NCAA TOURNAMENT GAME IN SCHOOL HISTORY

The Valparaiso Crusaders head down I-65 to play instate rival Purdue in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon. The Crusaders, who are appearing in their first tournament game, are the 15th seed in the East Region, while the Boilermakers are seeded #2. See story for game notes.

Game Time Set for Valpo's First Round NCAA Game Against Purdue

Valparaiso will open first round action in the NCAA Tournament at approximately 12:30 p.m. CST on Saturday afternoon against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.

Valpo to Face Purdue in West Lafayette in NCAA 1st Round; Tickets on Sale Monday by Phone

Valparaiso University will open up the NCAA Tournament on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind. against the Purdue Boilermakers.

NCAA Pairings Party Set for Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

Valparaiso University will host a pairings party on Sunday afternoon beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center as the Crusaders await the announcement of their opponent for the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Tickets Go on Sale Monday

Tickets for Valparaiso's first round NCAA Tournament game will be on sale Monday at 11 a.m. CST by phone only.

CRUSADERS LOOK FOR MID-CON TOURNAMENT TITLE AND NCAA BID AGAINST OAKLAND

The Valparaiso Crusaders seek their first Mid-Continent Conference Tournament title and NCAA berth ever on Tuesday evening as the Brown and Gold battle Oakland for the championship. The Crusaders defeated Western Illinois 49-45 in the semifinals to reach their third championship game in four years.

Going Dancin'!!!

Katie Boone (Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove H.S.) made a pair of free throws with 8.0 seconds left to give Valparaiso its first Mid-Continent Conference title in school history and send the Crusaders to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history as the Brown and Gold defeated Oakland 48-46 on Tuesday night in Kansas City, Mo.

Crusaders Down Western Illinois to Advance to Mid-Con Title Game

Jenna Stangler's (St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville H.S.) eight-foot jumper with 30.6 seconds left put Valparaiso in front and Lauren Bechtold (Hebron, Ind./Hebron H.S.) iced the game with two free throws with 8.0 seconds left as the Crusaders defeated Western Illinois 49-45 on Monday afternoon to advance to the championship game of the Conoco Mid-Continent Conference Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Fox Sports Chicago, Fox Sports Detroit and Fox Sports Midwest at 5 p.m. (CST).

CRUSADERS CONTINUE QUEST FOR MID-CON TOURNEY TITLE AGAINST WESTERN ILLINOIS

The Valparaiso Crusaders continue their track to a NCAA bid when they take on regular season champion Western Illinois in the semifinals of the Conoco Mid-Continent Conference Tournament.

Crusaders Shoot Lights Out of Oral Roberts

Valparaiso lit up Kansas City's Kemper Arena on Saturday afternoon, shooting 68.8% from three-point range and 57.7% from the floor as the Crusaders defeated Oral Roberts 94-56 in the quarterfinals of the Conoco Mid-Continent Conference Tournament. Valpo's 38-point margin of victory was the second largest in tournament history.

CRUSADERS OPEN MID-CON TOURNAMENT AGAINST ORAL ROBERTS ON SATURDAY

The Valparaiso Crusaders begin postseason play on Saturday afternoon when the Brown and Gold take on fifth-seeded Oral Roberts in the quarterfinals of the Conoco Mid-Continent Conference Tournament. Valpo, the tournament's fourth seed, is coming off of a 67-52 loss at UMKC on Monday to close the regular season, but defeated the Golden Eagles in both meetings earlier this season.

Gray Named to Mid-Con First Team, Baugher and Boone are Honorable Mention Selections

Valparaiso University's Jeanette Gray (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) was named to the Mid-Continent Conference First Team on Thursday when the conference office released their postseason awards. Meredith Baugher (Berea, Ohio/Berea H.S.) and Katie Boone (Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove H.S.) were both Honorable Mention selections.

Valpo Women Set to Face Oral Roberts in Mid-Con Quarterfinals

Valparaiso University's basketball team has drawn the fourth seed for this weekend's Conoco Mid-Continent Conference Women's Basketball Tournament and will face Oral Roberts at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday afternoon in Kansas City, Mo.

Valpo Falls to UMKC in Regular Season Finale

Valparaiso saw its regular season come to a close on Monday night in Kansas City, Mo. with a 67-52 defeat at the hands of UMKC. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak the Crusaders had over the Kangaroos.

Bechtold Leads Five in Double-Figures as Valpo Downs Oral Roberts

Lauren Bechtold (Hebron, Ind./Hebron H.S.) scored a career-high 15 points and Jeanette Gray (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) recorded her fourth double-double of the season as Valparaiso snapped its three-game road losing streak defeating Oral Roberts 80-65 on Saturday afternoon in Tulsa, Okla.

CRUSADERS HEAD TO ORAL ROBERTS FOR SECOND PLACE SHOWDOWN ON SATURDAY

The Valparaiso Crusaders take to the road on Saturday afternoon to face off against Oral Roberts, one of two teams tied with the Brown and Gold in the Mid-Continent Conference standings.

VALPO CLOSES 2002-2003 HOME SCHEDULE HOSTING OAKLAND ON MONDAY EVENING

The Valparaiso Crusaders will close is home schedule on Monday evening when the Brown and Gold entertain Oakland.

Valpo Downs Oakland to Win Home Finale

Jenna Stangler (St. Michael, Minn./St. Michael-Albertville H.S.) led four Crusaders in double-figures as Valparaiso defeated Oakland 77-54 at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Monday evening in Valpo's final home game of the season.

Valpo Returns to Win Column Downing IUPUI

Valparaiso snapped a three-game losing skid with its 66-56 victory over IUPUI on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

CRUSADERS BEGIN FINAL HOMESTAND HOSTING IUPUI ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The Valparaiso Crusaders will look to snap their three-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon as the Brown and Gold entertains IUPUI to begin their final homestand of the 2002-2003 season.

Crusader Rally Falls Short as Valpo Loses at Chicago State

Valparaiso rallied from a 15-point second half deficit to tie the game at 60 with 1:44 to play, but could never take the lead, falling to Chicago State 69-66 on the road Monday evening.

CRUSADERS LOOK TO END LOSING SKID AS VALPO HEADS TO CHICAGO STATE ON MONDAY

The Valparaiso Crusaders will look to snap their two-game losing streak on Monday evening as the Brown and Gold conclude their three-game road trip at Chicago State. Valpo is coming off of a 68-62 defeat at Southern Utah on Saturday.

Southern Utah Upends Crusaders 68-62

Valparaiso University was held without a field goal for the final 7:19 of the game and shot just 30.8% (20-of-65) as the Crusaders fell to Southern Utah 68-62 on Saturday evening in Cedar City, Utah.

VALPO HEADS WEST LOOKING TO REMAIN IN SECOND PLACE IN MID-CON STANDINGS

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to return to the win column on Saturday evening when the Brown and Gold travel to Southern Utah for a battle with the Thunderbirds.

Crusaders Fall in Overtime at Western Illinois

Western Illinois scored the final four points in regulation to force overtime, then outscored Valparaiso 12-1 in the extra session as the Westerwinds defeated the Crusaders 73-62 on Saturday afternoon in Macomb, Ill.

CRUSADERS HEAD TO WESTERN ILLINOIS FOR FIRST PLACE SHOWDOWN WITH WESTERWINDS

The Valparaiso Crusaders begin the second half of their conference schedule on Saturday at 4 p.m. traveling to Western Illinois for a battle with the first place Westerwinds. Valpo, a game back in the Mid-Con standings, look to forge a tie at the top with a victory.

Hammel Earns Mid-Con Player of the Week Honors

Valparaiso University's Suzie Hammel (Lafayette, Ind./Lebanon H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to a pair of victories last week to propel the Brown and Gold into second place in the Mid-Continent Conference standings.

CRUSADERS END FIRST HALF OF MID-CON PLAY HOSTING ORAL ROBERTS

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to maintain their second place standing in the Mid-Continent Conference on Monday evening as they host Oral Roberts to conclude the first half of Mid-Continent Conference action.

Crusaders Defense Stymies Oral Roberts

Valparaiso allowed just three field goals and forced 15 turnovers in the first half to propel the Crusaders to a 66-43 victory over Oral Roberts on Monday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Crusaders Bounce Past UMKC 67-64

Meredith Baugher (Berea, Ohio/Berea H.S.) scored a career high 23 points and Suzie Hammel (Lafayette, Ind./Lebanon H.S.) added 22 as Valparaiso rallied from an eight-point second half deficit to defeat UMKC 67-64 on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

CRUSADERS HOST UMKC LOOKING FOR SECOND STRAIGHT VICTORY ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to maintain their second place standing in the Mid-Continent Conference when the Brown and Gold host UMKC on Saturday afternoon. The Kangaroos are one of four teams tied with Valpo in the Mid-Con race.

Baugher and Boone Lead Valpo Past IUPUI

Meredith Baugher (Berea, Ohio/Berea H.S.) scored a career-high 22 points to lead three Crusaders in double-figures as Valparaiso defeated IUPUI 70-54 on Monday evening in Indianapolis.

VALPO LOOKS TO REBOUND FROM LOSS TO OAKLAND CONCLUDING ROAD TRIP AT IUPUI ON MONDAY

The Valparaiso Crusaders will try to put Saturday's 53-46 loss to Oakland behind them as they travel to Indianapolis on Monday evening for a match-up with IUPUI.

Second Half Surge Pushes Oakland Past Crusaders

Oakland rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to defeat Valparaiso 53-46 on Saturday afternoon in Rochester, Mich.

CRUSADERS HEAD TO OAKLAND FOR REMATCH OF 2002 MID-CON TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP

The Valparaiso Crusaders take their two game winning streak on the road Saturday afternoon to face Oakland in a rematch of the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament championship game last season.

Baugher Named Mid-Con Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Valparaiso University forward Meredith Baugher (Berea, Ohio/Berea H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Week.

Crusaders Defense Leads to Victory over Southern Utah

The Valparaiso Crusaders forced 34 Southern Utah turnovers, 21 on steals, on their way to an 89-53 victory over the Thunderbirds on Monday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

CRUSADERS CLOSE OUT HOMESTAND HOSTING SOUTHERN UTAH ON MONDAY

The Valparaiso Crusaders close out their three-game homestand on Monday evening hosting Southern Utah. The Crusaders are coming off of a 66-50 victory over Chicago State on Saturday.

Baugher's Career Day Leads Valpo Past Cougars

Meredith Baugher (Berea, Ohio/Berea H.S.) recorded her first career double-double as Valparaiso moved back over .500 with a 66-50 Mid-Continent Conference victory over Chicago State on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

VALPO LOOKS TO SNAP LOSING SKID HOSTING CHICAGO STATE ON SATURDAY

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to snap their two-game losing skid on Saturday afternoon hosting the first place Chicago State Cougars at the ARC.

Tickets On Sale for Mid-Continent Conference Basketball Tournaments

Tickets for the 2003 Conoco Mid-Continent Conference Men's & Women's Basketball Tournaments are on sale through the Valpo Athletic Ticket Office. Both tournaments will be held March 8-11 in Kansas City's Kemper Arena. The women's tournament takes place March 8, 10-11 and the men's tournament will be played March 9-11.

Cold Shooting Hurts Crusaders in Mid-Con Opener

Valparaiso started the game off cold from the floor and never really warmed up as the Crusaders dropped their Mid-Continent Conference opener to Western Illinois 50-43 on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valpo Women to Hold Basketball Camps this Summer

The Valparaiso women's basketball team will be conducting several summer basketball camps this summer during June and July.

VALPO BEGINS DEFENSE OF MID-CON TITLE HOSTING PRESEASON FAVORITE WESTERN ILLINOIS

The Valparaiso Crusaders begin defense of its Mid-Continent Conference regular season title on Saturday afternoon hosting this season's preseason favorite, Western Illinois, at the ARC.

Crusaders Drop Close Contest to Lipscomb

Kari Campbell's free throw with 18.7 seconds left lifted Lipscomb to a 57-56 victory over Valparaiso on Monday evening in Nashville, Tenn.

Crusaders Win Fourth Straight Downing Jacksonville 76-56

Valparaiso capitalized on 33 Jacksonville turnovers and shot 50% from the floor as the Crusaders defeated Jacksonville 76-56 on Friday evening in Florida for the Brown and Gold's fourth straight victory.

CRUSADERS OPEN 2003 LOOKING FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT VICTORY ON THE ROAD AT JACKSONVILLE

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to open the year 2003 with the same result as they closed 2002 with, travelling to Jacksonville on Friday evening. Valpo is coming off of a 68-54 victory over Lehigh on Sunday afternoon.

Late Run Pushes Valpo Past Lehigh

Valparaiso used a 20-2 run in the game's final 5:31 to defeat Lehigh 68-54 on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

VALPO LOOKS TO CLOSE 2002 WITH THIRD STRAIGHT VICTORY

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to close the 2002 calendar year with their third straight victory as they host Lehigh on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. Valpo is coming off of a 76-39 victory over Indiana Wesleyan.

Crusaders Improve to .500 after Downing Indiana Wesleyan

Valparaiso will head into the holidays after evening its record at 5-5 on the season with a 76-39 victory over Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

CRUSADERS LOOK TO MOVE TO .500 AS VALPO HOSTS INDIANA WESLEYAN

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to move back to the .500 mark on the season hosting Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon. A win would mark the first time this season that Valpo would post back-to-back victories.

Hammel, Crusaders Defense Leads Valpo to Victory

Suzie Hammel (Lafayette, Ind./Lebanon H.S.) scored a game-high 20 points and the Valparaiso defense limited Loyola (Ill.) to just 14 first half points as the Crusaders defeated the Ramblers 54-47 on Sunday afternoon in Chicago, Ill.

VALPO LOOKS TO REBOUND AGAINST LOYOLA

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to rebound from a 47-44 loss to DePaul on Friday evening as the Brown and Gold travels to Chicago to face Loyola (Ill.). The game will mark the final road contest for the Crusaders in the 2002 calendar year.

DePaul Squeaks By Valpo

Kathryn Knoester's (Grand Rapids, Mich./Christian H.S.) went in-and-out with 1.7 seconds left as DePaul left Valparaiso with a 47-44 victory on Saturday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

VALPO HOSTS DePAUL FRIDAY EVENING AT THE ARC

The Valparaiso Crusaders return to the Athletics-Recreation Center on Friday evening as the Brown and Gold hosts DePaul. Valpo is looking for its second straight victory after defeating Ball State 88-82 on Saturday afternoon.

Hammel Shoots Valpo Past Ball State

Suzie Hammel (Lafayette, Ind./Lebanon H.S.) tied a school-record with eight three-pointers, including seven straight in the second half, as Valparaiso defeated Ball State 88-82 on Saturday afternoon in the Hoosier State Classic held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

CRUSADERS HEAD TO HOOSIER STATE CLASSIC FOR REMATCH WITH BALL STATE

The Valparaiso Crusaders travel to Indianapolis, Ind. to participate in the Hoosier State Classic after dropping a narrow six-point contest to #9 Notre Dame on Wednesday. Valpo will face Ball State in the classic, a rematch of a second round WNIT game from last season, won by the Crusaders.

Crusaders Hang with #9 Notre Dame Until Very End

Valparaiso gave the ninth ranked (AP and Coaches poll) Fighting Irish of Notre Dame all they could handle Wednesday evening, before eventually falling 74-68 in front of more than 1,500 fans at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

VALPO HOSTS #9 NOTRE DAME TO CONCLUDE HOMESTAND

The Valparaiso Crusaders conclude their three-game homestand hosting ninth-ranked Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish are the second nationally-ranked team the Crusaders have faced this season, having played Texas Tech last Wednesday.

Crusaders Fall to Navy 58-47

Jeanette Gray's (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) double-double was not enough for Valparaiso as the Crusaders fell to Navy 58-47 on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

CRUSADERS HOST NAVY FOR SECOND HOME GAME IN AS MANY DAYS

The Valparaiso Crusaders look for back-to-back victories as the Brown and Gold hosts Navy at the ARC. The Crusaders are coming off of a 91-48 victory over Concordia (Wis.) on Saturday afternoon and are in the midst of a three-game homestand.

Valpo Cruises Past Concordia 91-48

Valparaiso jumped out to a 46-11 halftime lead and never looked back on its way to a 91-48 victory over Concordia (Wis.) on Saturday afternoon in the Crusaders home opener at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

CRUSADERS RETURN TO ARC FOR 2002-2003 HOME OPENER AGAINST CONCORDIA

The Valparaiso Crusaders look to rebound from its defeat against Texas Tech on Wednesday evening in its home opener against Concordia (Wis.). The Crusaders are beginning a three-game homestand.

Texas Tech Too Much for Crusaders

Nationally ranked Texas Tech built a 24 point halftime lead on its way to an 81-46 victory over Valparaiso on Wednesday evening in Lubbock, Texas.

CRUSADERS TO BATTLE #12 TEXAS TECH TO CONCLUDE SEASON-OPENING ROAD SWING

The Valparaiso Crusaders, fresh off of a victory against Fresno State 57-51 in the consolation game of the Spartan Chevrolet Classic, will head to the Lone Star state for a match-up with nationally ranked Texas Tech.

Gutowski and Gray Lead Valpo Past Fresno State

Freshman Jamie Gutowski (Crown Point, Ind./Andrean H.S.) scored 24 points Jeanette Gray (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) added 20 as Valparaiso defeated Fresno State 57-51 on Sunday afternoon in the consolation game of the Spartan Chevrolet Classic held in East Lansing, Mich.

Miami Downs Valpo in Season Opener

Miami (Ohio) scored 50 points inside the paint on its way to a 77-54 victory over Valparaiso in the opening round of the Chevrolet Spartan Classic held in East Lansing, Mich.

VALPO OPENS 2002-2003 SEASON AT MICHIGAN STATE'S

The Valparaiso Crusaders begin their 2002-2003 season at the Spartan Chevrolet Classic. The Crusaders are coming off of their first postseason appearance in school history when the Brown and Gold reached the quarterfinals of the WNIT last year.

Valpo Women Ink Three

Valparaiso University head women's basketball coach Keith Freeman has signed three players to National Letters of Intent for the 2003-2004 season.

Crusaders Look to Repeat Run Atop Mid-Continent Conference in 2002-2003

After claiming their second Mid-Continent Conference regular season title in school history and making an unprecedented run advancing to the quarterfinals of the Women's National Invitation Tournament, the Valparaiso University women's basketball team will look to continue its success on the hardcourt in 2002-2003.

Valpo Women Picked Second in Mid-Con; Gray and Boone Named to Preseason Teams

The Valparaiso University women's basketball team, defending Mid-Continent Conference champions, has been picked to finish in second place in the preseason poll, as selected by the league's coaches, sports information directors, and media members.

Crusaders Fall to Reebok Lady Stars in Overtime

The Valparaiso University women's basketball team dropped its exhibition game against the Reebok Lady Start 80-77 in overtime on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Crusaders Women Tip-off Season on Sunday Afternoon

The Valparaiso University women's basketball team will tip-off its 2002-2003 season on Sunday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center with an exhibition game against the Reebok Lady Stars.

Valpo to Celebrate "Midnight Mayhem" Friday, October 11

Valparaiso University will celebrate the beginning of men's and women's basketball practice with "Midnight Mayhem" on Fri., Oct. 11 at 11 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center arena.

Crusaders Women's Basketball among Nation's Academic Elite

Not only did the Valparaiso University's women's basketball team have success on the court in 2001-2002, the Crusaders also excelled in the classroom, ranking fifth in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division I Honor Roll that was released.

Valpo Basketball Season Tickets On Sale

Valparaiso University men's and women's basketball season tickets are now on sale at the Valpo Athletic Ticket Office in the Athletics-Recreation Center. The ticket package includes 16 men's games, including the Jan. 4 game against Notre Dame at the United Center in Chicago, and 14 women's games.

Valparaiso University to Host 8th Annual Coaches' Clinic Sept. 13-14

Valpo holds eighth annual Fall Coaches' Clinic September 13-14.

Five Postseason Teams Headline Valpo's 2002-2003 Women's Hoops Schedule