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7/5/2024

Valpo Athletics Mourns the Passing of Warren G. Hoger

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics is saddened by the loss of Warren G. Hoger ‘53, who passed away on June 30 at the age of 94.

6/18/2024

Valpo Quartet Earns Track & Field CSC Academic All-District Honors

A quartet of Valparaiso University track & field student-athletes were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team on Tuesday as sophomore thrower Nate Smith (Lake Station, Ind. / Lake Station), sophomore distance runner Brian Sponaugle (Milton, De. / Mariner), senior thrower Tommy Palmer (Saco, Maine. / Phillips Exeter Academy) and sophomore multi athlete Katie Koryczan (Crown Point, Ind. / Crown Point) were recognized for their academic and athletic success.

5/31/2024

Ehm, Gerhardt Named to MVC Scholar-Athlete Team

Two members of the Valparaiso University track & field program received recognition on Friday as the Missouri Valley Conference announced its 2023-24 MVC Scholar-Athlete team for track & field. Senior distance runner Simeon Ehm (Castle Rock, Colo. / Heritage) and senior thrower Tori Gerhardt (Westville, Ind. / Chesterton) were recognized for their academic and athletic success.

5/20/2024

Meacham Wins College Mile at OCU Stars Mile Night

Valparaiso University men’s track & field freshman Noah Meacham (Tulsa, Okla. / Broken Arrow) won the College Division mile at “OCU Stars Mile Night” on Saturday in Oklahoma after being invited to participate in the postseason race.

5/12/2024

Men’s Track & Field Finishes with Highest Point Total at Conference Championships Since Joining MVC

The Valparaiso University men’s track & field team closed out the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships with 31 points as a team, the program’s first time eclipsing 30 points at a conference championship – indoor or outdoor – since joining the Missouri Valley Conference. The event wrapped up on Sunday at Indiana State’s Gibson Track & Field Complex in Terre Haute, Ind.

5/11/2024

Mullings Scores in Two Events to Lead Beacons on Day 2 at MVC Outdoor Championships

The Valparaiso University men’s track & field team piled up additional points at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships thanks to the jumps of sophomore Micah Mullings (Minesing, Ontario, Canada / Barrie North) on Saturday at Indiana State’s Gibson Track & Field Complex in Terre Haute, Ind. He scored in both the long jump and high jump.

5/10/2024

Valpo Men Produce Dozen Points on First Day of Outdoor Championships

A podium finish by junior Ethan Litavecz (Highland, Ind. / Highland) in the men’s javelin led the way for the Valparaiso University track & field team on Friday’s opening day of the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships, hosted by Indiana State at Gibson Track & Field Complex in Terre Haute, Ind. Litavecz earned Outdoor All-MVC honors and was one of three point-scorers for the Beacons on the opening day of action. In addition, a pair of distance runners shattered program records on Friday.

5/7/2024

Preview: Track & Field Set for 2024 Outdoor Championships

The Valparaiso University track & field team will look to continue the program’s forward trajectory as the Beacons compete in the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships, which will be hosted by Indiana State this Friday through Sunday May 10-12 at Gibson Track & Field Complex in Terre Haute, Ind.

5/7/2024

Trio of Student-Athletes Earn VUAA Distinguished Student Awards

The Valparaiso University Alumni Association (VUAA) will recognize a trio of Valpo student-athletes among their recipients of 2024 VUAA Distinguished Student Awards, which will be presented at a special luncheon on May 10.