Five Valpo Swimmers Named Academic All-District

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams combined to have five swimmers recognized as Academic All-District honorees as College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) released its swimming Academic All-District rolls on Tuesday.


Hume Named to MVC Scholar-Athlete Team

Valpo women’s swimming sophomore Haley Hume (Ballwin, Mo./Marquette) represented the Beacons as the Missouri Valley Conference announced its 2023 Scholar-Athlete Team on Thursday.


Women’s Swimming Concludes Season Saturday

The Valpo women’s swimming team brought its 2022-23 season to an end on Saturday with the final day of competition at the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Championships in Iowa City, Iowa.


Numerous Swimmers Crack Record Book at MVC Championships Friday

The Valpo women’s swimming team had swims which were among the best in program history in four out of six events on Friday as the MVC Championships continued from Iowa City, Iowa.


Strauss Sets Record in 100 IM at MVC Championships Thursday

Valpo women’s swimming sophomore Sara Strauss (Spring Lake, Mich./Spring Lake) broke the program’s 100 IM record on Thursday to highlight the first full day of competition at the 2023 MVC Championships in Iowa City, Iowa.


Beacons Post Pair of Strong Relay Swims to Open MVC Championships

The Valpo women’s swimming team had both of its relay squads crack the program’s record books Wednesday evening as the Beacons kicked off action at the 2023 MVC Championships in Iowa City, Iowa.


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 Thursday.


Swimming Competes at Butler Invitational Sunday

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams traveled downstate on Sunday, competing at the Butler Invitational in Fishers, Ind. For the women, Sunday’s competition served as their final meet prior to February’s MVC Championships.


Swimming Completes Busy Weekend Saturday at SLU

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams closed out a busy 24-hour stretch on Saturday afternoon with double-dual meet action against Saint Louis and Little Rock in St. Louis, Mo.


Men’s Swimming Earns Win Over Wabash

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams continued preparations for their respective conference championships on Friday as the Beacons welcomed Eastern Illinois and Wabash to the Valparaiso Aquatic Center. The men’s squad split the double dual, defeating Wabash as freshman Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion Academy) earned an individual event win and led off a relay win as well.


Women’s Swimming Earns Victory as Valpo Hosts Senior Meet

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams held their annual Senior Meet Friday evening at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center, honoring the members of the program’s senior class. When the competition hit the pool, the women’s squad earned a dual meet win over Rose-Hulman, emerging victorious in all but one event, while the men claimed five event victories.


Swimming Concludes Fall Semester Action Friday

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams finished out fall competition on Friday evening in a home meet at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center, as the Beacons welcomed the Lewis men’s and women’s teams and the Butler women’s squad. The night was highlighted by event wins from Garrett Hoppman (Midland, Texas/Midland) and Ricky Helmboldt (Tucson, Ariz./Arizona Connections Academy).


Beacons Post Plethora of Top-10 Times on Final Day of A3 Performance Invitational

Numerous Valpo swimmers found their way into the program’s record books on Saturday as the Beacons concluded the A3 Performance Invitational in Carbondale, Ill.


Swimming Continues A3 Performance Invitational

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams continued competition from Southern Illinois at the A3 Performance Invitational on Friday, highlighted by four swims which impacted the Beacons’ record books.


Oostman Sets 200 IM Record as Valpo Swimming Opens A3 Performance Invitational

Valpo swimming freshman Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion Academy) lowered the program’s record in the 200 IM on Thursday, one of six efforts from the Beacons to crack the program’s record books as Valpo kicked off the A3 Performance Invitational in Carbondale, Ill. on Thursday.


Schmidt Named MVC Freshman Swimmer of the Week

Valpo freshman swimmer Emma Schmidt (Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley) was named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman Swimmer of the Week on Wednesday after pacing the Beacons in three individual events last Saturday in a dual meet at Green Bay.


Pollard, Oostman Earn Wins For Swimming at Green Bay

Bridget Pollard (Plainfield, Ill./Plainfield South) and Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion Academy) earned event victories on Saturday as the Valpo swimming team competed in a dual meet at Green Bay.


Swimming Continues Fall Schedule at Eastern Illinois Saturday

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams continued the fall semester slate Saturday afternoon as the Beacons competed at a tri-meet at Eastern Illinois with Bellarmine. The day was highlighted by sophomore Andrew Berzai (South Bend, Ind./Mishawaka Marian) touching the wall first in the 200 breaststroke.


Swimming Makes Home Season Debut Friday

The Valpo men’s and women’s swimming teams made their respective season debuts at home at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center on Friday evening as the Beacons faced off against Evansville in a dual meet. The evening was highlighted by freshman Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion) taking first place on the men’s side in the 200 IM.


Valpo Men Top Southern Indiana as Swimming Opens 2022-23 Season

Valpo Swimming kicked off the 2022-23 season on Saturday afternoon with a dual meet at Southern Indiana, and the Beacon men emerged victorious in the season opener. The highlight of the day was the swimming of freshman Jackson Oostman (Aurora, Ill./Marmion Academy), who earned three individual event wins in his first collegiate meet.


Valpo Announces 2022-23 Swimming Schedule

Valpo swimming head coach Maggie Kroemer announced the program’s schedule for the upcoming 2022-23 campaign Friday afternoon, a slate which includes five home competitions at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center.


Swimming Welcomes Graduate Assistant Tonya Guryeva

Valpo swimming head coach Maggie Kroemer announced today that Tonya Guryeva will join the program as a graduate assistant for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Guryeva spent the last five years swimming collegiately at Saginaw Valley State and Fresno State.