2/4/2003
Valpo Volleyball to Hold Two Camps this Summer
The Valparaiso University volleyball team has announced its dates for its 2003 summer camps. The Crusaders will hold two different camps this year, with head coach Carin Avery as the camp director, while assistant coach Sue Ushela serving as the assistant director.
11/25/2002
Silcox Named to Mid-Con All-Tournament Team
Valparaiso University's Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.) was named to the Mid-Continent Conference All-Tournament Team following the completion of the conference championships this weekend.
11/22/2002
Crusaders Fall to IUPUI in Mid-Con Tourney
The Crusaders volleyball team came to a close on Friday evening as Valparaiso dropped a five-game match against IUPUI three games to two in the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament semifinals held in Tulsa, Okla.
11/21/2002
Four Crusaders Earn Mid-Con Postseason Honors
The Valparaiso volleyball team placed three Crusaders on the All Mid-Continent Conference Teams and another on the All-Freshman Team which was released on Thursday evening.
11/19/2002
Valpo Volleyball Seeks First Mid-Con Tournament Title Since 1996
Valparaiso enters the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament after securing its first 20 win season since the 1996 campaign.
11/18/2002
Valpo to Face IUPUI in Mid-Con Semis
The Valparaiso University volleyball team will take on IUPUI Friday evening in the Mid-Continent Conference semifinals.
11/16/2002
Crusaders Down Western Illinois for 20th Win
Valparaiso picked up its 20th victory of the season for the first time since the 1996 season as the Crusaders closed out the regular season with a 30-18, 30-22, 30-23 sweep of Western Illinois on Saturday afternoon in Macomb, Ill.
11/15/2002
Crusaders Win 19th Downing Chicago State
The Valparaiso University volleyball team moved within one win of 20 on the season as the Crusaders defeated Chicago State 26-30, 30-19, 30-20, 30-18 on Friday evening in Chicago, Ill.
11/13/2002
Valpo Volleyball Signs One for 2003
Valparaiso University head volleyball coach Carin Avery has announced the signing of Jessie Fox to a National Letter of Intent for the 2003 season.
11/10/2002
Crusaders Post Five-Game Win over Sycamores
The Valparaiso volleyball team defeated Indiana State 30-24, 26-30, 30-23, 28-30, 20-18 on Sunday afternoon in Terre Haute, Ind.
11/9/2002
IUPUI Sweeps Valpo
The Valparaiso University volleyball team fell to IUPUI in three straight games on Saturday evening in Indianapolis by the scores of 30-21, 30-24, 30-21.
11/4/2002
Hansen Earns Mid-Con's Weekly Honor
Valparaiso University's Marion Hansen (Huntley, Ill./Huntley H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Volleyball Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to three victories last week.
11/2/2002
Valpo Volleyball Tops First Place Oral Roberts
The Valparaiso volleyball team defeated first place Oral Roberts 30-22, 25-30, 30-25, 35-33 in front of more than 800 fans at a loud Athletics-Recreation Center on Saturday night.
11/1/2002
Valpo Sweeps Kangaroos
Valparaiso revenged an earlier loss to UMKC by sweeping the Kangaroos 30-23, 31-29, 30-17 on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/29/2002
Crusaders Outlast IPFW in Five
Valparaiso needed five grueling games to defeat IPFW 30-18, 28-30, 30-24, 22-30, 15-10 at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Tuesday evening.
10/27/2002
Valpo Falls to Eastern Michigan
The Valparaiso volleyball team dropped a four game match to Eastern Michigan on Sunday afternoon 30-24, 22-30, 30-17, 30-25 in Ypsilanti, Mich.
10/26/2002
Crusaders Rally for Five-Game Win at Oakland
After digging themselves in a hole trailing by two games, the Valparaiso volleyball team rebounded to post a 3-2 victory over Oakland on Saturday evening in Rochester, Mich.
10/21/2002
Malthaner Earn's Mid-Con Co-Player of the Week Honors
Valparaiso University's Elisa Malthaner (Brighton, Mich./Brighton H.S.) was named Mid-Continent Conference Co-Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to a pair of victories last week.
10/18/2002
Malthaner, Norman lead Valpo Past Oakland
Elissa Malthaner (Brighton, Mich./Brighton H.S.) and Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) each had career evenings as Valparaiso defeated Oakland 29-31, 30-18, 30-14, 30-18 on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/15/2002
Volleyball Downs Butler for First Time Since 1984
The Valparaiso University volleyball team snapped a 17-match losing skid against Butler, defeating the Bulldogs 30-26, 30-22, 30-25 on Tuesday evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
10/12/2002
Valpo Wins 23rd Straight against Chicago State
Valparaiso hit .361 for the match on its way to a three game victory over Chicago State on Saturday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center on Homecoming weekend.
10/11/2002
Crusaders Defeat Western Illinois in Four
After dominating the opening game of the match, Valparaiso's hitting struggled the rest of the way, but the Crusaders pulled out a 3-1 victory over Western Illinois on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/8/2002
Valpo Falls to Loyola 3-0
Missing two starters due to illness, Valparaiso dropped a three-game match to Loyola 30-22, 32-30, 30-21 on Tuesday evening in Chicago, Ill.
10/5/2002
Kangaroos Down Valpo in Three
Valparaiso dropped its second straight Mid-Continent Conference match on Saturday evening, falling to UMKC 3-0 in Kansas City, Mo.
10/4/2002
Volleyball Falls to Oral Roberts
The Valparaiso volleyball team dropped a four-game match to Oral Roberts Friday evening 32-30, 26-30, 30-27, 30-17 in Tulsa, Okla.
9/28/2002
Crusaders Win Thriller in Mid-Con Opener
Valparaiso rallied from a two games to one deficit, and trailed 22-16 in game four before coming back to defeat IUPUI 30-18, 24-30, 31-33, 32-30, 15-13 in the Mid-Continent Conference opener for both teams on Saturday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
9/24/2002
UIC Ends Valpo's Five-Match Win Streak
Valparaiso saw its five-match winning streak come to an end on Tuesday evening, falling to Illinois-Chicago three games to one (23-30, 30-20, 30-27, 30-27) in the Windy City.
9/23/2002
Norman Earns Mid-Con Player of the Week Honor
Valparaiso University junior Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) was named the Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to the championship in the Crusader Classic.
9/21/2002
Valpo beats Jacksonville, 2-0 in tournament
Valpo defeated Jacksonville (15-30, 30-25, 30-24, 30-19) Saturday morning and remains unbeaten in the Crusader Classic.
9/21/2002
Valpo Goes Undefeated, Wins Tournament
The Valparaiso University volleyball team beat Fairfield University (32-30, 30-22, 30-28) Saturday night to win the Crusader Classic Tournament.
9/20/2002
Valpo pulls out exciting win over Northeastern
In a match that lasted almost two and a half hours, Valpo held on Friday night to defeat Northeastern (25-30, 30-19, 30-26, 28-30, 18-16) on the first night of the Crusader Classic.
9/16/2002
Robinson Earns Mid-Con Player of the Week Accolades
Valparaiso University junior Michelle Robinson (Bloomington, Ill./Normal H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Volleyball Player of the Week.
9/16/2002
Valpo Records Three Game Sweep of UMBC
Valparaiso completed its four-match trip to the East Coast on Monday evening by sweeping UMBC 32-30, 30-19, 33-31 in Baltimore, Md.
9/14/2002
Crusaders Split on Saturday at Georgetown Classic
The Valparaiso University volleyball team split a pair of matches on Saturday at the Georgetown Classic. The Crusaders dropped the morning match to the host Hoyas in five games, while rebounding to defeat Long Island in the evening three games to one.
9/13/2002
Valpo Volleyball Downs Penn at Georgetown Classic
Valparaiso used 22 kills and 22 digs from Michelle Robinson (Bloomington, Ill./Normal H.S.) on its way to a 3-1 victory over Penn at the Georgetown Classic.
9/10/2002
Notre Dame Downs Valpo in Three Straight
The Valparaiso University volleyball team dropped its home opener on Tuesday evening in three straight games to Notre Dame by scores of 30-22, 30-24, 30-18.
9/7/2002
Crusaders Sweep Austin Peay
Valparaiso recorded their first volleyball victory of the season on Saturday morning, downing Austin Peay in three straight games, 30-16, 30-18, 30-17 in Milwaukee, Wis.
9/7/2002
Valpo Volleyball Wins Second Straight at Marquette Challenge
The Valparaiso volleyball team won its second straight match on Saturday evening, defeating Lehigh three games to one at the Marquette Challenge in Milwaukee, Wis.
9/6/2002
Volleyball Drops Opener at Marquette
The Valparaiso volleyball team dropped their season opener Friday night 3-1 at Marquette.
8/30/2002
Zielinski-Avery Takes Crusader Reigns as Valpo Looks for Mid-Con Title
The Valparaiso University volleyball team will have a new look as the 2002 season unfolds. Carin Zielinski-Avery has taken over as the program's new head coach after serving as an assistant for the past two seasons.
6/28/2002
Madden Steps Down, Zielinski-Avery Takes Over Valpo Volleyball Program
Citing personal reasons, Becky Madden has resigned as the Valparaiso University head volleyball coach. Carin Zielinski-Avery will take over the Crusaders program effective July 1.
4/24/2002
Crusaders Announce 2002 Volleyball Schedule
Valparaiso University volleyball coach Becky Madden has announced her 2002 volleyball schedule.
