Valparaiso University head softball coach Randy Schneider has announced his 2004 schedule, which will feature 11 home dates and 21 total home contests.

The Crusaders will open the season March 6-7 at the Indiana State Tournament. Valpo will then travel to IPFW for a doubleheader on March 16 before returning for their home on March 22 against Notre Dame in a single game. The Brown and Gold's non-conference schedule also includes road twinbills against Michigan State, Michigan, and Purdue.

Valpo will open Mid-Continent Conference play April 2-3 with a pair of doubleheaders at IUPUI before returning the next weekend for a pair against Oakland. The Crusaders regular season will conclude May 7-8 at Western Illinois.

The 2004 Mid-Continent Conference Tournament is set for May 14-15 in Macomb, Ill. hosted by Western Illinois.