4/14/2004
Valpo Volleyball to Hold Summer Camp
The Valparaiso University volleyball team has announced the date for its 2004 summer camp. Coach Carin Avery is the camp director, while assistant coach Sue Ushela serves as the assistant director.
4/1/2004
Hynds Joins Volleyball Staff as Graduate Assistant
Valparaiso University has announced that Heather Hynds will join the volleyball staff as a graduate assistant coach beginning this fall.
1/14/2004
Crusaders add Four Volleyball Players for 2004
Valparaiso University head volleyball coach Carin Avery has announced four players that signed National Letters of Intent during the early signing period to play for the Crusaders beginning in 2004.
12/5/2003
Valpo Falls in Three Games to Nebraska in NCAA Tournament
Valparaiso saw its 2003 volleyball season come to a close on Friday evening, dropping a 30-19, 30-22, 30-21 contest to #9 Nebraska in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament in East Lansing, Mich.
12/4/2003
VALPO HEADS TO EAST LANSING TO FACE NEBRASKA IN FIRST NCAA TOURNAMENT APPEARANCE
Valparaiso University will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Friday afternoon in the school's first NCAA Tournament appearance in volleyball. The Crusaders won the Mid-Continent Conference regular season and tournament championships, and set a new school record for victories in a season with 27 this year.
12/2/2003
Moulton Named Mid-Con Athlete of the Month in October
Valparaiso University volleyball player Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) was named the Mid-Continent Conference Female Athlete of the Month in October.
12/1/2003
Valpo's NCAA Volleyball Match Set for 4 p.m. CST
Valparaiso will face Nebraska at 4 p.m. CST in the First Round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Friday evening in East Lansing, Mich.
11/30/2003
Valpo to Face Nebraska in NCAA Tournament
Valparaiso University's volleyball team will face ninth-seeded Nebraska on Friday evening in the First Round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament. The Crusaders and Cornhuskers will meet in East Lansing, Mich. on the campus of Michigan State University.
11/22/2003
Valpo Wins Mid-Con Tournament; Heads to First NCAA Tournament
VOLLEYBALL WINS MID-CON TOURNAMENT TITLE: Valparaiso earned its first trip ever to the NCAA Tournament after posting a heartstopping five-game victory (30-27, 30-25, 19-30, 22-30, 15-13) over the second-seeded Golden Eagles, who had won the last six Mid-Con Tourney titles. The victory, which was the school-record 27th of the year for the Crusaders, gave them their first Mid-Con Volleyball Tourney title since 1996.
11/21/2003
Valpo Cruises by UMKC, Set for Title Showdown with Oral Roberts Saturday
Even without head coach Carin Avery on the sidelines, Valparaiso cruised to a 30-15, 30-19, 30-17 sweep of UMKC on Friday evening in the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament semifinals at the Athletics-Recreation Center, setting up a title showdown with Oral Roberts on Saturday night.
11/20/2003
VALPO SET TO HOST 2003 MID-CONTINENT CONFERENCE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Valparaiso will play host to the 2003 Mid-Continent Conference volleyball championships this weekend for the first time since the Crusaders hosted the event in 1996.
11/20/2003
Four Crusaders Named to Mid-Con First Team; Norman, Silcox, and Avery Earn League's Major Awards
Valparaiso University placed four student-athletes on the Mid-Continent Conference First Team, while Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.), Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.), and head coach Carin Avery all earned top individual awards at the league's annual banquet held on Thursday evening.
11/18/2003
Crusaders to Face UMKC as Valparaiso Hosts 2003 Mid-Con Volleyball Championships
Valparaiso University will battle UMKC on Friday evening in the semifinals of the 2003 Mid-Continent Conference Volleyball Championships, held at the Athletics-Recreation Center on the Crusaders campus.
11/14/2003
Valpo Wins Mid-Con Title after Sweeping Oakland
The Valparaiso University volleyball team won its first outright Mid-Continent Conference title on Friday evening after the Crusaders swept Oakland 30-14, 30-10, 30-14 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
11/13/2003
Mikos Leads Nation in Blocks
Valparaiso University sophomore Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) currently leads the nation in blocks per game.
11/13/2003
Norman Named to Academic All-District V Second Team
Valparaiso University's Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District V Volleyball Second Team.
11/10/2003
Crusaders Sweep Mid-Con's Weekly Awards
Valparaiso University's Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) and Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) swept the Mid-Continent Conference weekly volleyball honors as they were named the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.
11/8/2003
Crusaders Clinch Share of Mid-Con Title
Valparaiso University guaranteed its at least a share of the Mid-Continent Conference volleyball title on Saturday evening as the Crusaders swept Chicago State in three games, 30-22, 30-12, 30-27 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
11/7/2003
IUPUI Ends Valpo's Perfect Mid-Con Season
Valparaiso University saw its perfect Mid-Continent Conference record end on Friday evening as IUPUI posted a 17-30, 30-26, 30-27, 20-30, 15-10 victory over the Crusaders at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
11/3/2003
Silcox Named Mid-Con Defensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso University's Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week following a pair of Crusader victories last week.
11/1/2003
Valpo Needs Five to Defeat UMKC
Valparaiso needed five games to extend its Mid-Continent Conference win streak, but in the end the Crusaders pulled out a 30-28, 29-31, 30-21, 29-31, 15-9 victory over UMKC on Saturday evening in Kansas City, Mo.
10/31/2003
Valpo Remains Perfect in Mid-Con with Win at Western Illinois
Valparaiso continued its dominance in the Mid-Continent Conference on Friday evening with a convincing 30-23, 30-24, 30-16 victory over Western Illinois in Macomb, Ill. to improve to 10-0 in conference play.
10/28/2003
Valpo's Home Win Streak Ends in Hands of Loyola
Valparaiso saw its 17-match homecourt win streak come to an end on Tuesday evening as the Loyola (Ill.) Ramblers defeated the Crusaders in three games 30-20, 30-24, 30-27 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/24/2003
Crusaders Increase Lead in Mid-Con with 16th Straight Home Victory
Valparaiso rallied from a two games to one deficit to defeat Oral Roberts 22-30, 30-23, 29-31, 30-16, 15-11 on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center for the Crusaders 16th straight home victory, increasing the Brown and Gold's lead to two games in the Mid-Continent Conference standings.
10/21/2003
Valpo's Win Streak Ends at Eight after Loss at IPFW
Valparaiso saw its eight-game winning streak come to an end on Tuesday evening as the Crusaders dropped a four-game match, 22-30, 30-25, 30-27, 30-27, to IPFW in Fort Wayne, Ind.
10/17/2003
Valpo Cruises Past Oakland to Finish Round One of Mid-Con Play Perfect
Valparaiso breezed to a 30-22, 30-11, 30-19 victory over Oakland in just one hour and ten minutes on Friday evening in Rochester, Mich., as the Crusaders finished the first half of the Mid-Continent Conference schedule a perfect 7-0.
10/13/2003
Norman Named Mid-Con Player of the Week for Second Time
Valparaiso University's Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.
10/11/2003
Crusaders Win Thrilling Five-Game Match at IUPUI
Valparaiso remained perfect in the Mid-Continent Conference after winning a thrilling five-game match over IUPUI 19-30, 30-26, 30-24, 23-30, 15-13 on Saturday evening in Indianapolis.
10/10/2003
Crusaders Improve to 5-0 in Mid-Con Action
Valparaiso registered its fifth straight three-game sweep on Friday afternoon as the Crusaders downed Chicago State 31-29, 30-20, 30-17 in the Windy City to improve to 17-4 overall and 5-0 in the Mid-Continent Conference.
10/6/2003
Hynds Named Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso University senior Heather Hynds (Mundelein, Ill./Mundelein H.S.) was named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to a pair of victories last weekend.
10/4/2003
Crusaders Improve to 4-0 in Mid-Con
Valparaiso's volleyball team continued its winning ways on Saturday evening, capturing its 15th straight home victory as the Crusaders defeated Western Illinois in three straight games, 30-21, 30-15, 30-25 on Homecoming evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/3/2003
Valpo Extends Home Court Win Streak to 14, Downs UMKC in Three
Valparaiso extended its home court winning streak to 14 straight on Friday evening as the Crusaders defeated UMKC in three games (30-25, 30-27, 30-26) at the Athletics-Recreation Center and in the process moved into sole possession of first place in the Mid-Continent Conference standings.
9/27/2003
Valpo Ends Oral Roberts 46-Match Home Conference Win Streak
Valparaiso went down to Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday evening and did what no Mid-Continent Conference team has ever done since Oral Roberts joined the Mid-Con. The Crusaders defeated the Golden Eagles, and did so soundly, 30-23, 30-27, 30-27.
9/26/2003
Valpo Opens Mid-Con Play with Win at Centenary
Valparaiso's volleyball team welcomed Centenary to the Mid-Continent Conference on Friday evening with a 30-23, 30-23, 30-23 victory over the Ladies in Shreveport, La.
9/23/2003
Valpo Improves to 12-4 after Defeating DePaul in Four
Led by sophomores Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) and Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.), Valparaiso defeated DePaul for the first time since 1995 by the score of 27-30, 30-21, 39-37, 30-16 in Chicago, Ill.
9/20/2003
Michigan Topples Valpo at Nike Challenge
The Michigan Wolverines used .237 hitting to defeat Valparaiso 30-25, 30-18, 28-30, 33-31 in the final game of the Michigan/Nike Challenge on Saturday evening in Ann Arbor, Mich.
9/20/2003
Crusaders Down Central Michigan
The Valparaiso University volleyball team rebounded after two straight five-game defeats to defeat Central Michigan 30-18, 30-25, 16-30, 30-24 on Saturday afternoon in the Michigan/Nike Challenge held in Ann Arbor, Mich.
9/17/2003
Crusader Rally Comes Up Short as Valpo Falls to Bowling Green
Bowling Green rallied from a two game to none deficit to force a deciding game, but for the second straight match dropped a five-game match to a Mid-American Conference opponent as the Crusaders fell to Bowling Green 30-23, 30-27, 21-30, 28-30, 15-12 at the Falcons' Anderson Arena on Wednesday evening.
9/16/2003
Silcox Earns Mid-Con Defensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso University junior Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.) has become the third straight Crusaders to earn Mid-Continent Conference Player of the Week honors after gaining the Defensive Award this week.
9/14/2003
Mikos and Silcox Named to NIU Comfort Inn & Suites All-Tournament Team
Valparaiso University's Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) and Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.) have each been named to the NIU Comfort Inn & Suites All-Tournament following the completion of the event that took place on Friday and Saturday.
9/13/2003
Valpo Defeats UIC, Plays Northern Illinois Saturday Night for Third Tourney Title in Three Weeks
The Valparaiso University volleyball team defeated Illinois-Chicago for the first time since 1996 on Saturday morning, downing the Flames 30-26, 30-22, 30-23 in match two of the NIU Comfort Inn & Suites Invitational held in DeKalb, Ill.
9/13/2003
Crusaders Drop Heartbreaker at Northern Illinois
Valparaiso came within one game of winning its third straight tournament on Saturday evening, before the Crusaders dropped an exciting 30-27, 25-30, 28-30, 30-18, 19-17 decision at Northern Illinois in the championship match of the NIU Comfort Inn & Suites Invitational.
9/12/2003
Valpo Returns to Winning Ways after Downing Stony Brook
Valparaiso bounced back from its first loss of the season Friday evening with a 30-24, 23-30, 30-21, 30-26 victory over Stony Brook in DeKalb, Ill. in the first round of the NIU Comfort Inn & Suites Invitational.
9/9/2003
Valpo Suffers Season's First Loss at #15 Notre Dame
Valparaiso went into 15th-ranked Notre Dame on Wednesday evening and turned in a valient effort before falling to the Fighting Irish 30-21, 30-17, 32-30.
9/8/2003
Norman Earns Offensive Player of the Week Honors
Valparaiso University's Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to the Popcorn Classic championship over the weekend.
9/6/2003
Crusaders Remain Perfect after Downing ETSU
The Valparaiso volleyball team ran its record to 7-0 on the season Saturday afternoon, defeating East Tennessee State 30-14, 30-24, 30-19 in their second game of the Popcorn Classic at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
9/6/2003
Schmalz Named MVP of Popcorn Classic
Valparaiso University's Sarah Schmalz (Corona, Calif./Riverside Christian H.S.) has been named the Most Valuable Player of the 2003 Popcorn Classic after leading the Crusaders to the tournament title and the best start in Mid-Continent Conference history at 8-0.
9/6/2003
Crusaders Defeat Indiana State to Win Popcorn Classic
The Valparaiso volleyball team defended its Popcorn Classic title and extended its winning streak to eight as the Crusaders defeated Indiana State 32-30, 30-26, 27-30, 30-21 on Saturday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
9/5/2003
Valpo Sweeps Cleveland State for Best Start in Mid-Con History
The Valparaiso University volleyball team continued its dominance on the court in the early portion of the season Friday evening, defeating Cleveland State 30-18, 30-26, 30-22 in front of more than 600 fans at the Athletics-Recreation Center. With the victory in the first match of their Popcorn Classic, Valpo moves to 6-0 on the season, the best start in Mid-Continent Conference volleyball history.
9/2/2003
Mikos Earns Mid-Con Defensive Player of the Week Honors
Valparaiso University's Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to a 5-0 start, the best in school history.
9/1/2003
Crusaders End Season-Opening Road Trip Perfect
The Valparaiso volleyball team remained perfect on the season as the Crusaders defeated UC Riverside 27-30, 30-27, 30-22, 30-26 late Monday evening in Riverside, Calif. to continue the best start in school history.
8/31/2003
Mikos Named Titan Classic MVP, Norman also Named to All-Tournament Team
Valparaiso University's Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) was named Most Valuable Player of the Titan Classic and Cyndi Norman (Minooka, Ill./Minooka H.S.) also earned All-Tournament Team honors as the Crusaders won the event hosted by Cal State Fullerton.
8/30/2003
Crusaders Win Third Straight, Down Nevada in Three
The Valparaiso University volleyball team won its third straight match to begin the season for the first time since 1990 on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders defeated Nevada 30-21, 30-28, 30-22 in the Titan Classic held in Fullerton, Calif.
8/30/2003
Crusaders Win Titan Classic, Defeat Fordham in Three
For the first time in school history the Valparaiso volleyball team is off to a 4-0 start after defeating Fordham 30-25, 30-22, 30-28 late Saturday evening in Fullerton, Calif. to win the Titan Classic hosted by Cal State Fullerton.
8/29/2003
Valpo Cruises past Bucknell in Season Opener
The Valparaiso University volleyball team opened its 2003 season in style with a 30-21, 30-11, 30-12 victory over Bucknell on Friday afternoon in the Titan Classic held in Fullerton, Calif.
8/29/2003
Valpo's Wins Second on Opening Day
The Valparaiso University volleyball team improved to 2-0 on the season as the Crusaders defeated Cal State Fullerton in four games, 30-24, 23-30, 31-29, 30-24 late on Friday evening at the Titan Classic in Fullerton, Calif.
8/21/2003
Valpo Volleyball Tabbed Second in Mid-Con by League Coaches
The Valparaiso University volleyball team has been selected to finish in second place in the Mid-Continent Conference for the 2003 season by the league's head coaches.
5/23/2003
Valpo Announces 2003 Volleyball Schedule
Valparaiso University volleyball coach Carin Avery has announced the Crusaders 2003 volleyball schedule, which contains five matches against schools that participated in the 2002 NCAA Tournament.
