Indiana wins NCAA men's soccer title

HOOVER, Ala. | Nikita Kotlov scored off a header pass from Eriq Zavaleta midway through the second half to give Indiana a 1-0 victory over Georgetown on Sunday to win the NCAA men's soccer championship.

VU men's soccer team falls one step short again in Horizon tourney

The look on Kyle Zobeck’s face told the entire story for the Valparaiso men’s soccer team on Friday morning.

Crusaders knocked out of Horizon League tournament

VALPARAISO | Playing in swirling wind and driving rain wasn’t exactly what Valparaiso women’s soccer coach John Marovich had in mind for the biggest game of the season, but he wasn’t making any excuses on Tuesday afternoon.

Valparaiso soccer programs gearing up for the postseason

VALPARAISO | History was made at Brown Field on Saturday night and more could be coming for the Valparaiso men's soccer team.

Soccer player A.J. Rodas is leading the way for Crete-Monee

For Crete-Monee standout A.J. Rodas, statistics such as goals scored aren't at the top of her to-do list.

JOHN DOHERTY: Body-hosting bug becomes horror story

When James Maguire arrived at Franklin College in August, the freshman was looking forward to playing for what promised to be the Grizzlies' best soccer team ever. That promise was realized with the team qualifying for the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference's postseason tournament for …

VU's Ortiz finds peace on the soccer field

VALPARAISO | When Adrian Ortiz steps onto the soccer field, the Valparaiso senior feels a sense of calm that can only come when the stresses of life are put to rest.

Lake Central soccer player Rigg commits to Butler

Chad Rigg won't have to get used to wearing a different-colored jersey in the future, and he'll no longer have to fret about a college in the present.

Viking sophomore Kate Johnson verbals to Indiana State for soccer

The fact that she could've waited for other scholarship opportunities didn't concern Kate Johnson.

VU softball player Sadie Conner aims for postseason success

VALPARAISO | Sadie Conner admits it was Valparaiso's move to the Horizon League that clinched her decision to join the Crusaders' softball team three years ago. The junior third baseman ranks in the Top 10 in four offensive categories in Horizon League games this year and thrives on the com…

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Lake Central grad VanderGenugten, Irish one win away from women's soccer final four

SOUTH BEND | Growing up, Schererville native Rachel VanderGenugten watched and revered Notre Dame women's soccer. When the tables were turned and the Irish wanted her, making a college decision wasn't a tough choice.

VU men's soccer season ends in Horizon tourney semifinals

The season may have ended Friday afternoon for Valparaiso University's men's soccer team, but coach Mike Avery believes his players can hold their heads high.

Men's soccer: Scouting the Horizon League Tournament semifinals

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REGION COLLEGIANS: Franklin, Rogowski help SXU end USF win streak

K.J. Franklin and Drew Rogowski made sure a different group of Cougars than usual triumphed at Bishop D'Arcy Stadium in Fort Wayne last Saturday.

Brawl overshadows Valparaiso men's soccer victory

JON L. HENDRICKS | THE TIMES Valparaiso goalkeeper Ryan Schwarz grabs a shot out of the air during the Crusaders 4-0 win over Milwaukee at Brown Field on Tuesday. Schwarz made six saves in the win.

Brawl overshadows Valparaiso men's soccer victory

JON L. HENDRICKS | THE TIMES Valparaiso forward Brendan Roth (5) celebrates the first of his two goals against Milwaukee at Brown Field on Tuesday during the Crusaders' 4-0 victory in the first round of the Horizon League tournament.

Brawl overshadows Valparaiso men's soccer victory

VALPARAISO | An ugly scene played out at Brown Field during Valparaiso's 4-0 victory over Milwaukee in the first round of the Horizon League men's soccer tournament on Tuesday.