Crusaders advance to Horizon League quarterfinals

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

Reserve guard sparks Valpo women past UIC

VALPARAISO | Hours after the Valparaiso women’s basketball team inducted one of its best point guards into the Hall of Fame, a freshman floor general delivered the best performance of her young career.

Green Bay women break out to early lead in win over VU

Sarah Eichler buried a 3-pointer just 16 seconds into the game and visiting Green Bay never gave up the lead in a 78-55 Horizon League win over Valparaiso.

Crusaders’ rally comes up short against Loyola women

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso women’s basketball team’s quest for its fourth straight win came up short Wednesday in a 52-44 loss to Horizon League foe Loyola.

E.C. Central brings toughness to SSC men's hoops

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | E.C. Central grad Bryce Walker came to South Suburban College looking for an outlet from life at home; an escape from reality.

No. 1 IU rolls past No. 14 N. Carolina

Cody Zeller had 20 points and eight rebounds, leading No. 1 Indiana to a stunning 83-59 rout of No. 14 North Carolina on Tuesday night in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

Crusaders continue Indiana women's basketball dominance

VALPARAISO | It might not have been against a Big Ten team, but the Valparaiso women’s basketball team extended its winning streak over Indiana schools on Tuesday night.

Crusaders knock off Indiana for second time in school history

VALPARAISO | Tracey Dorow sure knows how to make a good first impression.

Valparaiso players celebrate

Valparaiso players celebrate a basket against Holy Cross in Valparaiso's 98-49 win Monday at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso's Gina Lange

Valparaiso's Gina Lange puts up a shot against Holy Cross on Monday at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso fan Dakota Hildebrand

Valparaiso fan Dakota Hildebrand, 4, cheers on her team in the Crusaders' 98-49 win over Holy Cross on Monday at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso's Shaquira Scott

Valparaiso's Shaquira Scott and Holy Cross' Megan Eve and Kari Barnes go up for a rebound on Monday at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso's Ieva Jansone

Valparaiso's Ieva Jansone puts in a layup during Monday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso's Laura Richards

Valparaiso's Laura Richards and Holy Cross' Jillian DeLucia reach for a loose ball during Monday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Valparaiso's Ieva Jansone

Valparaiso's Ieva Jansone draws a blocking foul on Holy Cross' Francesca McCarthy during Monday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center.

Notre Dame women advance to elite eight

RALEIGH, N.C. | Natalie Novosel scored 16 points and Notre Dame advanced to the regional finals by routing St. Bonaventure.

VU still in line for possible home Horizon League women's tournament game

VALPARAISO | Coming off one of the worst weeks of her Valparaiso career, senior Ashley Varner was determined to start her final week at the Athletics-Recreation Center with a smile.

Hummel carries Purdue past Nebraska

Robbie Hummel scored a season-high 29 points to help Purdue defeat Nebraska 83-65 on Wednesday night.

Novak helps No. 11 Michigan beat Northwestern in OT

Trey Burke, Chesterton graduate Zack Novak and Stu Douglass hit 3-pointers to start overtime Tuesday night and No. 11 Michigan beat Northwestern 67-55 for its fourth straight victory.

Short-handed VU women fall back into last-place tie

VALPARAISO | Little went right for the Valparaiso women's basketball team Thursday night as the short-handed Crusaders gave up 23 points off 21 turnovers in a 54-43 loss to Illinois-Chicago at the Athletics-Recreation Center.