Crusaders advance to Horizon League quarterfinals

VALPARAISO| The gameplan was simple but effective for Valparaiso women’s basketball Monday.

Valpo opens HL tourney meeting Phoenix for third time

Illinois-Chicago's Hayden Humes, a Valparaiso High School grad, and Green Bay's Greg Mays, a Crete-Monee grad, battle for a rebound during the Horizon League tournament Friday at Valparaiso.

Green Bay's Muhammad shoots down Flames in final seconds

Green Bay's Carrington Love tries to grab the ball from Illinois-Chicago's Jay Parker on Friday during the Horizon League Tournament.

Green Bay's Muhammad shoots down Flames in final seconds

Illinois-Chicago's Jay Parker is guarded by Green Bay's Keifer Sykes on Friday at the Horizon League Tournament.

Green Bay's Muhammad shoots down Flames in final seconds

Illinois-Chicago's Daniel Barnes tries to get a shot past Green Bay's Alec Brown on Friday at the Horizon League Tournament.

Valpo High grad Hayden Humes brings Flames to VU's ARC

When the UIC men's basketball team found a common goal, it moved mountains.

UIC coach Stew Robinson remembers Hollywood close-up in 'Season on the Brink'

Stew Robinson remembers John Feinstein sitting on the sidelines for every practice of the 1985-86 basketball season. He remembers looking up from the court and seeing Feinstein in the stands for each game. Feinstein had earned the trust of legendarily temperamental Indiana coach Bob Knight, …

Members of Valparaiso University's baseball team stand

Members of Valparaiso University's baseball team stand during the playing of the national anthem during Saturday's game against host Illinois-Chicago at the Horizon League Tournament.

Crusaders split on first day of Horizon League tournament

VALPARAISO | Alex Lagesse didn’t want the final moments of her college career to be filled with regret, so the senior made sure Valparaiso lived to see another die.

Valparaiso guard Ben Boggs

Valparaiso guard Ben Boggs looks to drive to the basket during Tuesday night's Horizon League game against Illinois-Chicago at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso forward Richie Edwards

Valparaiso forward Richie Edwards hits a layup during Tuesday night's Horizon League game against Illinois-Chicago at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Illinois-Chicago forward Hayden Humes

Illinois-Chicago forward Hayden Humes, a Valparaiso High School graduate, goes for a rebound over Valparaiso guard Erik Buggs (15) during Tuesday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Illinois-Chicago forward Hayden Humes

Illinois-Chicago forward Hayden Humes, a Valparaiso High School graduate, boxes out Valparaiso's Ryan Broekhoff during Tuesday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso forward Kevin Van Wijk

Valparaiso forward Kevin Van Wijk shoots over Illinois-Chicago guard Marc Brown during Tuesday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso forward Kevin Van Wijk

Valparaiso forward Kevin Van Wijk looks to pass during Tuesday's game against Illinois-Chicago at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso coach Bryce Drew

Valparaiso coach Bryce Drew walks the sidelines during Tuesday night's game against Illinois-Chicago at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

VU men atop Horizon League at halfway point after beating UIC

CHICAGO | It wasn't pretty, it wasn't easy, but in the end, it was a win, and that's all that mattered to Valparaiso men's basketball coach Bryce Drew.