3/15/2005
Valpo Volleyball to Hold Summer Camp
The Valparaiso University volleyball team has announced the dates for its 2005 summer camp. Head coach Carin Avery is the camp director, while assistant coach Sue Ushela and graduate assistant Heather Hynds serve as the assistant director.
12/8/2004
Valpo Volleyball Adds Three for 2005 Campaign
Valparaiso University volleyball coach Carin Avery has announced that three players have signed National Letters of Intent to play volleyball for the Crusaders during the early signing period.
12/3/2004
Crusaders Season Ends with Hard Fought Four-Game Loss to Notre Dame in NCAA Tourney
Valparaiso looked for the upset on Friday evening in Madison, Wis., but in the end Notre Dame escaped with a 30-21, 20-30, 30-28, 30-20 victory over the Crusaders in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.
12/1/2004
VALPO HEADS TO MADISON TO FACE NOTRE DAME IN FIRST ROUND NCAA TOURNEY ACTION
Valparaiso University will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday evening in the school's second straight 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 29 this year.
11/28/2004
Valpo to Face Notre Dame in Madison for Round One of NCAA Tournament
Valparaiso University's First Round NCAA Tournament opponent is a familiar one, as the Crusaders will battle Notre Dame on Friday evening at 5 p.m. in Madison, Wis.
11/23/2004
Valpo Volleyball Team to Watch NCAA Announcement at Buffalouies on Sunday
Valparaiso University's volleyball team invites the public to join the Crusaders on Sunday evening as the team watches the NCAA Tournament selection announcements at BuffaLouies located at 3300 North Calumet Avenue in Valparaiso.
11/20/2004
Valpo Volleyball Wins Mid-Con Tournament - Earns Second Straight NCAA Bid
Valparaiso's volleyball team defended its Mid-Continent Conference Tournament title on Saturday afternoon, sweeping Oral Roberts 30-24, 30-28, 30-20 in Tulsa, Okla. to earn the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
11/19/2004
Valpo Advances to Title Match with 3-1 Win over IUPUI
Valparaiso moved within one victory of returning to the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year as the Crusaders defeated IUPUI 30-18, 31-33, 30-22, 30-21 in the Mid-Continent Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday evening in Tulsa, Okla.
11/18/2004
Crusaders Earn Three Major Awards as Mid-Con Honors are Handed Out
Valparaiso, the top team in the Mid-Continent Conference, received three major awards, while a total of six Crusaders were recognized on Thursday evening, at the league's annual awards banquet.
11/16/2004
VALPO HEADS TO MID-CON TOURNEY LOOKING TO DEFEND TITLE AND EARN NCAA BERTH
Valparaiso will travel to Tulsa, Okla. this weekend for the Mid-Continent Conference Volleyball Tournament. The Crusaders, the Mid-Con regular season champion and the tournament's top seed, will battle fourth-seeded IUPUI on Friday evening.
11/15/2004
Valpo to Face IUPUI in Mid-Con Tournament Semifinals
Valparaiso University's volleyball team will begin defense of its Mid-Continent Conference Tournament championship on Friday evening as the Crusaders face IUPUI at 5 p.m. in Tulsa, Okla.
11/13/2004
Crusaders Head to Mid-Con Tourney 27-4 after Downing Central Michigan
Valparaiso wrapped up its regular season on Saturday evening with a 30-24, 30-22, 30-22 victory over Central Michigan in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
11/12/2004
Not Even Fire Can Prevent Valpo from Perfect Mid-Con Mark
Even a fire to the team's bus prior to the match was unable to prevent Valparaiso from finishing of the Mid-Continent Conference season perfect as the Crusaders defeated Oakland 30-23, 30-17, 32-30 on Friday evening in Rochester, Mich.
11/8/2004
Fox Named Mid-Con Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso University's Jessie Fox (Granger, Ind./Penn H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference co-Offensive Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to three victories last week.
11/6/2004
Lucky 13 for Valpo in Mid-Con Play
Valparaiso ran its record to 13-0 in the Mid-Continent Conference with a 26-30, 30-25, 30-27, 30-24 win over IUPUI on Saturday evening in Indianapolis, Ind.
11/6/2004
Crusaders Clinch Second Straight Mid-Con Title
Valparaiso clinched the Mid-Continent Conference title outright for the second straight season on Friday evening, as the Crusaders defeated Chicago State 30-22, 30-24, 30-14 on the road.
11/3/2004
Valpo Wraps up Home Campaign with Tenth Straight Win at the ARC
Valparaiso saw its 2004 home season come to a close on Wednesday night as the Crusaders swept IPFW 30-22, 30-27, 30-16 at the Athletics-Recreation Center to improve their record to 23-4.
10/30/2004
Valpo Makes Quick Work of Western Illinois
Valparaiso won its ninth straight home match on Saturday evening, defeating Western Illinois 30-16, 30-14, 30-20 in just 58 minutes at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/29/2004
Crusaders Struggle, Still Defeat UMKC in Four
Despite struggling early, Valparaiso rebounded from a one-game deficit to defeat UMKC 24-30, 30-23, 30-16, 30-23 on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/24/2004
Arkansas Ends Valpo's Win Streak at 14
For the first time since September 14, Valparaiso's volleyball team suffered a defeat on Sunday afternoon, falling in five games 30-19, 26-30, 25-30, 32-30, 15-10 to Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark.
10/23/2004
Valpo Wins 20th Downing Oral Roberts in Five
Valparaiso's 14th straight victory was a thrilling one on Saturday evening as the Crusaders defeated Oral Roberts in five games 25-30, 30-20, 30-21, 29-31, 15-9 in Tulsa, Okla.
10/22/2004
Lucky 13 for Valpo
Valparaiso ran its school record winning streak to 13 on Friday evening as the Crusaders defeated Centenary 30-16, 30-19, 30-16 in Shreveport, La.
10/15/2004
Valpo Finishes First Half of Mid-Con Play Unbeaten
Valparaiso finished the first half of Mid-Continent Conference action unbeaten as the Crusaders swept Oakland 30-18, 30-23, 33-31 on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center to improve to 18-3 overall and 7-0 in Mid-Con action.
10/14/2004
Moulton Named Mid-Con Student-Athlete of the Month in September
Valparaiso University's Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) has been named the Co-Women's Student Athlete of the Month by the Mid-Continent Conference for the month of September.
10/12/2004
Valpo Shoots Down Rockets for School Record 11th Straight Win
Valparaiso jumped out to a fast start on Tuesday evening and quickly defeated Toledo 30-17, 30-20, 30-28 in front of the home fans at the Athletics-Recreation Center, on their way to winning a school record 11th straight match.
10/11/2004
Mikos Named Scholar Athlete of the Month by Volleyball Magazine
Valparaiso University's Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) has been named the Scholar Athlete of the Month by Volleyball Magazine in its October, 2004 issue.
10/11/2004
Palash Named Mid-Con's Defensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso University's Amy Palash (Winfield, Ill./Saint Francis H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference's Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to a pair of victories last week.
10/9/2004
Valpo Ties School Mark with 10th Consecutive Win
Valparaiso tied a school record on Saturday evening, winning its tenth consecutive match by defeating Chicago State at home in the Athletics-Recreation Center 30-16, 30-25, 30-28.
10/8/2004
Valpo Routs IUPUI for Ninth Straight Win
Valparaiso's volleyball team ran its winning streak to nine in decisive fashion on Friday evening, defeating IUPUI 30-19, 30-17, 30-15 in a match that lasted just 1:18 at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
10/4/2004
Moulton Named Mid-Con Offensive Player of the Week for Second Time
For the second time in as many weeks, Valparaiso University's Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) has been recognized by the Mid-Continent Conference for her play last week.
10/2/2004
Valpo Wins Eighth Straight Defeating UMKC in Four
Valparaiso won its eighth straight victory on Saturday evening as the Crusaders rallied from a game one loss to defeat UMKC 25-30, 30-19, 30-19, 30-17 in Kansas City, Mo.
10/1/2004
Valpo Lone Unbeaten in Mid-Con Play after Win at Western Ililinois
Valparaiso became the lone remaining undefeated team in Mid-Continent Conference action on Friday evening as the Crusaders recorded a 30-22, 30-27, 30-20 win over Western Illinois in Macomb, Ill.
9/29/2004
Valpo Rallies to Down DePaul in Five
Valparaiso rallied from a two game to one deficit to defeat DePaul 27-30, 30-19, 21-30, 30-20, 15-3 on Wednesday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center, extending the Crusaders winning streak to six straight matches.
9/27/2004
Moulton Named Mid-Con Offensive Player of the Week
Valparaiso University's Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Offensive Player of the Week after helping the Crusaders to victories over Oral Roberts and Centenary last week.
9/25/2004
Valpo Sweeps Centenary in Mid-Con Play
All 14 Crusaders saw action on Saturday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center as Valparaiso defeated Centenary 30-11, 30-13, 30-19.
9/24/2004
Valpo Throws Block Party in Win over Oral Roberts
Valparaiso registered 20 blocks, one shy of the school record for blocks in a four-game match, as the Crusaders defeated the Mid-Continent Conference preseason favorite, Oral Roberts, 30-23, 30-22, 29-31, 30-26 on Friday evening at the Athletics-Recreation Center.
9/20/2004
Bova Named MVP, Chism Earns All-Tourney Honors at Billiken Invitational
Valparaiso University's Katie Bova (Milwaukee, Wis./Divine Savior Holy Angels H.S.) was named the Most Valuable Player at this past weekend's Billiken Invitational in Saint Louis, Mo. while Alex Chism (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Central H.S.) also earned All-Tournament Team accolades.
9/18/2004
Valpo Defeats Saint Louis for Second Straight Day
Paced by five players that reached double-figures in kills, Valparaiso defeated Saint Louis 30-24, 19-30, 30-22, 30-24 on Saturday morning at the Billiken Invitational.
9/18/2004
Crusaders Complete Sweep at Billiken Invitational
Valparaiso pulled out a tight victory in five games against North Texas on Saturday afternoon to win all three matches of the Billiken Invitational held in Saint Louis, Mo.
9/17/2004
Valpo Downs Saint Louis in Three
Jessi Novak's 13 kills paced Valparaiso as the Crusaders defeated the host Saint Louis Billikens 3-0 at the Billiken Invitational. Valpo won the match 30-23, 30-20, 32-30.
9/14/2004
Valpo Falls in Four at Purdue
Valparaiso saw its perfect record against Indiana schools come to an end on Tuesday evening as the Crusaders dropped a 30-16, 30-17, 28-30, 30-26 match to Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind.
9/13/2004
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 Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week after leading the Crusaders to three victories last week.
9/11/2004
Mikos Sets Single Match Block Record in Win
Valparaiso hit an impressive .313 for the match on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders defeated Indiana State easily by scores of 30-18, 30-27, and 30-19 at the Kentucky Conference Challenge in Lexington, Ky.
9/11/2004
Valpo Defeats Hofstra in Four
Three players recorded double-doubles Saturday morning as Valparaiso defeated Hofstra 31-29, 30-24, 29-31, 30-24 at the Kentucky Conference Challenge held in Lexington, Ky.
9/10/2004
Valpo Falls at Kentucky on Friday Night
Valparaiso dropped a 3-1 (30-27, 26-30, 30-27, 30-28) decision to Kentucky on Friday evening in a tight match at the Kentucky Conference Challenge held in Lexington, Ky.
9/7/2004
Valpo Volleyball Upsets Notre Dame
Valparaiso pulled off one of its biggest upsets in school history on Tuesday evening, defeating Notre Dame 26-30, 30-24, 30-26, 24-30, 15-12 at the Joyce Center.
9/4/2004
Valpo Sweeps Albany Saturday Morning
The Valparaiso volleyball team won its second straight match at the Ball State Classic on Saturday morning as the Crusaders defeated Albany in three games 30-21, 30-22, 33-31 in Muncie, Ind.
9/4/2004
Valpo Wins Ball State Classic
Valparaiso won the 2004 Ball State Classic on Saturday evening, defeating the host Cardinals 30-27, 30-20, 30-24 to win all three matches in Muncie, Ind.
9/3/2004
Valpo Downs Southeast Missouri State in Three
Valparaiso University recorded its first victory of the season on Friday afternoon, defeating Southeast Missouri State 33-31, 30-21, 30-22 in the first match of the Ball State Classic in Muncie, Ind.
9/1/2004
Michigan Tops Valpo in Three in Season Opener
Valparaiso fought off three match points late in game three, but it was not enough as Michigan defeated the Crusaders 30-24, 30-20, 35-33 before 1,029 fans at the Athletics-Recreation Center in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday evenings.
8/30/2004
Crusaders Look to Continue Success and Defend Mid-Con Title in 2004
Coming off of a magical 2003 volleyball season, the Valparaiso University Crusaders head into 2004 looking to repeat the success of a year ago. The defending Mid-Continent Conference champions are coming off of their first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history, and look to remain at the top of the league's standings.
8/25/2004
Valpo Volleyball Picked Second in Mid-Con
Valparaiso University's volleyball team has been picked to finish second in the Mid-Continent Conference this season according to the preseason poll conducted of the league's head coaches.
8/3/2004
Valpo Volleyball Recognized by AVCA
Valparaiso University's volleyball team was one of just 46 NCAA Division I programs to receive the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2003-2004 season.
6/18/2004
Valpo Volleyball Announces 2004 Schedule
Valparaiso University's volleyball team, fresh off of the school's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament, will take to the court 31 times during the 2004 season as the Crusaders have announced their fall schedule.
