An exciting season for the Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team ended with a loss to Iona in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament at the Athletic Recreation Center. It was Valpo’s 10th postseason appearance in 16 years. The Crusaders finished the season 23-12, their winningest campaign since 2001-2002. Along the way, Valpo captured a […]
Four athletic teams from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that the volleyball, softball, baseball, and men’s tennis teams each received the honor. The award is presented to teams that have an NCAA Division I Academic Progress Rate in the top 10 percent of all […]
Valparaiso University Director of athletics Mark LaBarbera announced on Wednesday that Bryce Drew has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to continue his tenure as head coach of the Valpo men’s basketball program. “Valparaiso University is committed to building a high-quality, competitive basketball program,” said Valparaiso University President Mark A. Heckler. “Bryce Drew has proven […]
Former Valparaiso University men’s basketball coach Homer Drew was honored as the recipient of the 2012 Coach John Wooden “Keys to Life” Award at the annual Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast Saturday morning in New Orleans. The Keys to Life award, established by sports ministries Athletes in Action and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in […]
Six athletic programs from Valparaiso University have received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for outstanding academic performance. The NCAA announced that the men’s basketball, men’s golf, men’s tennis, women’s cross country, women’s golf, and women’s tennis programs have each received the honor from Valpo. The women’s cross country team has earned the honor each of […]
The long history of the men’s basketball program at Valparaiso University will begin a new chapter in 2016–2017, as head coach Bryce Drew ’98 departs to become the head coach at Vanderbilt University. “We wish Bryce Drew and his family the best as they prepare for this next step in their journey,” said Mark LaBarbera, […]
Less than four years ago, Omar Lawrence ’16 accepted a full athletic scholarship from Valparaiso University to play soccer. He had never been outside the Caribbean and couldn’t afford to visit the University, but was fully aware that everything he had been working for since he was a boy playing soccer in the streets of […]
The Valparaiso University Alumni Association will host an NCAA Selection Show viewing party in the Harre Union Ballroom. Join the men’s basketball team, pep band, cheerleaders and loyal fans to learn the Crusaders’ seed for the upcoming tournament. The event will include finger food and drinks. Admission is free but space is limited so register […]
Women’s Soccer will host Cleveland State on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7:30 p.m. on Brown Field. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information. […]
Women’s Volleyball will host Milwaukee on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. in the Athletics-Recreation Center. Visit valpoathletics.com for more information. […]