Valpo to Host Tennis Clinics This Summer

Valparaiso University's men's tennis program will host weekly Summer Tennis Clinics for all ages throughout the summer months at the Valpo Tennis Complex.


Men's Tennis Season Ends with Loss to Wright State

Wright State defeated Valparaiso 7-0 on Sunday afternoon at the South Regency Tennis Center in Miamisburg, Ohio to bring the 2010-2011 tennis season to the close for the Crusaders.


Valpo Edged by Butler in Men's Tennis

Valparaiso just missed earning its first Horizon League victory of the season on Saturday morning, dropping a tight 4-3 decision to Butler at the Butler Bubble in Indianapolis, Ind.


Valpo Wins Third Straight with Senior Day Victory over IUPUI

Valparaiso sent its seniors off on a high note on Wednesday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over IUPUI at the Valpo Tennis Complex, the Crusaders' third straight win and fourth in its last five matches.


Valpo Shuts Out Chicago State

Valparaiso's men's tennis team won its second straight match while posting its third win in its last four contests overall on Tuesday afternoon with a 7-0 shutout over Chicago State in Chicago, Ill.


Valpo Men Sweep Indiana Wesleyan

Valparaiso's men's tennis team returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon, sweeping Indiana Wesleyan 7-0 outdoors at the Valpo Tennis Complex.


UIC Tops Valpo 5-2 Friday Night

Five of the six singles matches went three sets but Valparaiso was only able to win two of them as the Crusaders fell 5-2 to UIC in a contest that went late into the evening Friday night after being moved indoors to Matchpoint Tennis Club in Griffith, Ind. due to rain.


Valpo Men Down IPFW at Home 6-1

Playing outdoors at the Valpo Tennis Complex for the first time this spring, Valparaiso used the home courts to their advantage, defeating IPFW 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon.


Valpo Men Suffer Heartbreaking 4-3 Loss at Youngstown State

Valparaiso took a 3-0 lead on Sunday morning against Youngstown State, but the Penguins rallied winning the final four singles contests to post a 4-3 victory over the Crusaders at the Boardman Tennis Center in Boardman, Ohio.


Valpo Men Drop Road Match at Cleveland State

Valparaiso's men's tennis team began its weekend road trip in the state of Ohio on Saturday afternoon, dropping a 7-0 decision to Cleveland State at the Peak Performance Tennis Club in Broadview Heights, Ohio.


Stump Wins Twice but Valpo Men Fall to Detroit

Kyle Stump (Plymouth, Ind./Plymouth H.S.) posted wins in both singles and doubles, but it was not enough for Valparaiso as the Crusaders fell 6-1 to Detroit at the Northwest Athletic Club in Michigan City, Ind.


Green Bay Ends Valpo Win Streak in Horizon League Opener

Valparaiso saw its three-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders suffered a 6-1 setback to Green Bay in their Horizon League opener at the Northwest Athletic Club in Michigan City, Ind.


Gaspar Earns Second Straight Horizon League Honor

Valparaiso University's Jose Gaspar (Sao Paulo, Brazil/CEAD H.S.) has been named the Horizon League's men's tennis Athlete of the Week for the second straight time after posting a 4-0 record last week in Crusader victories over Robert Morris (Pa.) and South Dakota State.


Valpo Men Win Third Straight, Down South Dakota State

Valparaiso wrapped up its spring trip on Wednesday with its third straight victory, defeating South Dakota State 6-1 at the Martin Tennis Complex in Winter Park, Fla. The Crusaders finished their trip to the Sunshine State 3-1 and have now won five of their last seven matches overall.


Second Straight Sweep for Valpo Men

For the second straight day Valparaiso cruised to a 7-0 victory, this time against Robert Morris (Pa.) on Tuesday at the Martin Tennis Complex in Winter Park, Fla.


Valpo's Gaspar Earns Player of the Week Honors

Valparaiso University's Jose Gaspar (Sao Paulo, Brazil/CEAD H.S.) has been named the Horizon League's Player of the Week in men's tennis after posting a pair of singles victories last week.


Valpo Blanks Saint Cloud State 7-0

Valparaiso's men's tennis team won for the third time in its last five matches on Monday morning, shutting out Saint Cloud State 7-0 at Star Island Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.


Blue Hose Top Crusaders in Completion of Suspended Match

Returning to the courts early Saturday morning after play was called Friday night due to rain, Presbyterian won both of the final two matches that were resumed to defeat Valparaiso 5-2 at Star Island Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.


Rain Interrupts Valpo-Presbyterian Match

In what turned out to be a long day and night of tennis, a final result still was not decided when rain interrupted play for the third time, and brought an end to the match for the night on Friday with Presbyterian leading Valparaiso 3-2 with two matches still in progress at Star Island Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.


Crusaders Hang Tough with #49 Michigan State but Fall 6-1

Valparaiso batted in every match with 49th-ranked Michigan State on Saturday, with freshman Eric Honert (Arvada, Colo./Ralston Valley H.S.) earning a singles victory, but the Spartans emerged with a 6-1 victory over the Crusaders at the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility in East Lansing, Mich.


Valpo Men Win Second Straight, Down Eastern Illinois

Valparaiso won the crucial doubles point and then took four of the six singles matches to defeat Eastern Illinois 5-2 on Sunday afternoon at the South Bend Racquet Club in Mishawauka, Ind. for the Crusaders' second straight victory.


Valpo Sweeps Grace for Season's First Victory

Valparaiso won five of the six singles matches in straight sets and swept through the doubles point on the way to registering the Crusaders' first victory of the spring season on Saturday afternoon, downing Grace 7-0 at the South Bend Racquet Club in Mishawauka, Ind.


Valpo Rally Falls Just Short Versus Toledo Friday

Trailing 3-0, Valparaiso roared back on Friday morning but fell one point short of completing the comeback as the Crusaders dropped a 4-3 match to Toledo at the Northwest Athletic Club in Michigan City, Ind.


Valpo Men Fall to Bradley Sunday Afternoon

Valparaiso won a doubles match and forced three sets in four singles contests, but was unable to get on the scoreboard on Sunday afternoon as the Crusaders fell 7-0 to Bradley at the South Bend Racquet Club in Mishawauka, Ind.


Crusader Men Shutout at Ball State

Valparaiso forced a pair of matches to go the distance on Friday afternoon, but Ball State came away victorious in every match as the Cardinals downed the Crusaders 7-0 at the Muncie YMCA.


Men's Tennis Announces Make-Up Date for IUPUI Match

Valparaiso University has announced that its men's tennis match against IUPUI that was postponed on Feb. 5 due to icy road conditions has been rescheduled for Apr. 13 at the Valpo Tennis Complex.


Valpo-IUPUI Men's Tennis Match Postponed for Saturday

Saturday's scheduled men's tennis match between Valparaiso and IUPUI has been postponed due to dangerous travel conditions in the Indianapolis, Ind. area which will prevent the Jaguars from making the trip north.


Valpo Battles Western Michigan Before Falling in Opener

Valparaiso played Western Michigan tough in nearly every position on Friday evening, but the five-time defending Mid-American Conference champion Broncos spoiled the Crusaders' season opener, downing the Brown and Gold 7-0 at West Hills Athletic Club in Kalamazoo, Mich.


Men's Tennis Set for 2011 Season

As an experienced Valparaiso University men's tennis team takes the court for the 2011 spring season, the Crusaders are focused upon moving up the Horizon League standings with the goal of qualifying for the conference tournament after missing out on the championships one year ago.


Ten Home Matches Highlight Spring Men's Tennis Slate

Valparaiso University head men's tennis coach Jim Daugherty has announced that the Crusaders will play 10 home matches as part of a 23-match spring schedule which is slated to begin on Jan. 28 with a match at Western Michigan.


Valpo Closes Fall Season with Doubles at ITA Regional

Valparaiso's men's tennis team wrapped up its fall season late Friday evening with doubles action at the ITA Midwest Regional Championship held at Eck Tennis Pavilion in Notre Dame, Ind.


Valpo Competes in Singles on Thursday at ITA Midwest Regional

Valparaiso's men's tennis team dropped all three singles matches at the ITA Midwest Regional Championships held at Eck Tennis Pavillion in Notre Dame, Ind. on Thursday.


Mehta Wins C Flight as Valpo Closes Play in Dayton

Siddarth Mehta (South Bend, Ind./Clay H.S.) rallied in a match tie-break to capture the championship in the C flight of singles for Valparaiso on Sunday afternoon as the Crusaders concluded play in Dayton, Ohio at the Dayton/Wright State Invitational.


Crusader Men Impressive on Day 1 in Dayton

Valparaiso's men's tennis team posted a combined 19-7 record on the opening day of the Dayton/Wright State Invitational held in Dayton, Ohio. The Crusaders have six players that have advanced to the semifinals in singles action while a team has advanced to the championship match in the B flight of doubles.


2010 Valpo Fall Invitational Comes to a Close Saturday

Despite a late start due to rain, plenty of matches were contested on Saturday as the Crusaders completed competition in its own Valparaiso Fall Invitational held at the Valpo Tennis Complex.


Day 1 Complete at Valpo Fall Invitational

Valparaiso posted a 14-11 record overall, including a sweep of all three doubles matches on Friday as the Crusaders completed day one of the Valpo Fall Invitational held at the Valpo Tennis Complex.


Current Crusaders Edge Valpo Alumni on Homecoming Weekend

In a tightly contested contest, the Valparaiso University men's tennis team defeated their alumni counterparts 5-3 on Saturday afternoon at the Valpo Tennis Complex in the annual alumni tournament held as part of Homecoming weekend.


Crusaders Continue Play at Purdue on Saturday

Day two of play saw mixed results for the Valparaiso University men's tennis team at the Purdue Fall Invitational held in West Lafayette, Ind.


Valpo Men Open Fall Season on Day 1 at Purdue Invitational

Valparaiso's men's tennis team opened the 2010 fall season on Friday playing among some of the top teams in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions at the Purdue Fall Invitational held in West Lafayette, Ind.


Crusader Men Take to the Courts for the Fall

Optimism is high for Valparaiso's men's tennis team as the Crusaders open the fall season. Head coach Jim Daugherty returns seven players from last year's program, while gaining the services of a transfer and adding a freshman to the roster for the upcoming season.


Crusader Men's Tennis to Host Valparaiso Invitational as Part of Fall Season

After one year off, the Valparaiso University men's tennis team will again host the Valparaiso Fall Invitational this October as head coach Jim Daugherty released the Crusaders' fall schedule on Wednesday.