5/25/2006
Bob Pedersen Named to Academic All-District Team
Crusader senior Bob Pedersen (Urbana, Ill./Urbana) has been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V First Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), for his work in the pool and in the classroom, it was announced today.
5/22/2006
Valpo Adds 26 to Swimming and Diving Program
Valparaiso University head swimming and diving coach Bryan Morrison has announced the addition of 26 new student-athletes that have signed National Letters of Intent to joint the Crusader program.
3/29/2006
Men's and Women's Teams Earn Academic All-America Honors
The College Swim Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has awarded Academic All-America honors to both the Crusader men's swimming and diving team and the Crusader women's swimming and diving team.
2/18/2006
Crusaders Break Two More Records at Mid-Con Championships
Valparaiso's swimmers broke two school records Saturday, marking five new records over the three-day meet, as the Crusaders concluded their season at the Mid-Continent Conference Championships in Indianapolis, Ind.
2/17/2006
Crusaders Move Into Sixth at Mid-Con Championships
Valparaiso's 800 free relay team smashed the previous school record by almost six seconds as the Crusaders competed on day two of the Mid-Continent Conference Championships Friday in Indianapolis, Ind.
2/16/2006
Crusader Swimmers Set Two School Records At Mid-Con Championships
David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Highland H.S.) and Adam Jajtner (Port Washington, Wis./Port Washington H.S.) set new school records Thursday at the Mid-Continent Conference Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. Valparaiso sits in seventh place after the first day of competition.
1/21/2006
Valpo Drops Dual Meet to Panthers
David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Highland H.S.) and Travers Smith (Huntley, Ill./Huntley H.S.) each won two events for the Crusaders Saturday afternoon, but Valparaiso dropped the dual meet to Eastern Illinois 139-92 at the Athletics-Recreation Center pool.
1/20/2006
Crusaders Fall to Cleveland State
Valparaiso's men dropped a 130-68 decision Friday night to Cleveland State at the Athletics-Recreation Center pool.
1/6/2006
Valpo Falls at Illinois-Chicago on Friday
Valparaiso ran into a tough opponent on Friday evening as the Crusaders dropped a 133-90 meet against Illinois-Chicago in Chicago.
12/20/2005
Smith Earns Mid-Con Athlete of the Week Honors after Helping Valpo to Victory
Valparaiso University's Travers Smith (Huntley, Ill./Huntley H.S.) was named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week after help post three victories in the Crusaders' 116-84 victory at Florida Southern last Friday.
12/16/2005
Smith, Peterson Lead Valpo Past Florida Southern
Travers Smith (Huntley, Ill./Huntley) and David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Highland) each won two individual events to pace Valpo to a 116-84 win over Florida Southern at Friday's dual meet in Lakeland, Fla.
12/3/2005
Crusaders Take Home Fifth-Place Finish at House of Champions Invitational
Four different Crusader swimmers brought home multiple top-five finishes to lead Valparaiso to a fifth-place finish at the House of Champions Invitational this weekend in Indianapolis, Ind.
11/19/2005
Crusaders Compete at Ball State Invitational
Valparaiso competed at the Ball State Invitational Friday and Saturday and came away with a fifth-place finish, notching 219 points.
11/16/2005
Valpo 25th in Mid-Major Poll
Valparaiso University's men's swimming and diving team is ranked 25th in the nation in the latest Mid-Major poll according to collegeswimming.com.
11/13/2005
Crusaders Fall to Wisconsin-Milwaukee, South Dakota State
Despite two top-two finishes apiece from Travers Smith (Huntley, Ill./Huntley H.S.) and David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Highland H.S.), Valparaiso lost to Wisconsin-Milwaukee 141-78 and to South Dakota State 112-91 Sunday in Milwaukee, Wis.
11/12/2005
Valpo Drops a Double Dual in Green Bay
Valparaiso lost both ends of a double-dual meet in Green Bay, Wis. on Saturday afternoon as the Crusaders fell to Wisconsin-Green Bay 121-70 and South Dakota State 132-70.
11/8/2005
Peterson Garners Second Mid-Con Accolade of Season
The Mid-Continent Conference has honored junior David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Highland H.S.) as Athlete of the Week following his impressive performance at last weekend's Panther Invitational.
11/5/2005
Peterson Wins Three Times at Eastern Illinois Invite
David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Highland H.S.) won three events as Valparaiso finished fourth at the Eastern Illinois Invitational Friday and Saturday in Charleston, Ill.
10/25/2005
Peterson Earns Mid-Con Honors after Five Firsts Last Weekend
Valparaiso University's David Peterson (Schererville, Ind./Schererville H.S.) has been named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week after posting five first place finishes last weekend in a pair of meets.
10/23/2005
Valpo Wins One of Three Meets on Sunday
Valparaiso recorded a victory over Butler but fell to Evansville and Saint Louis on Sunday afternoon in a quadrangular meet held in Carmel, Ind.
10/21/2005
Valpo Drops Dual Meet 72-48 at Xavier
Valpo dropped a 72-48 road decision to Xavier Friday night in Cincinnati, Ohio.
10/14/2005
Crusader Men Tabbed Fifth in Mid-Con
Valparaiso University's men's swimming and diving team has been picked to finish in fifth place at the Mid-Continent Conference Championships according to the preseason poll released on Thursday evening.
10/7/2005
Valpo Opens Swim Season with 5th Place Finish
Valparaiso dove into the water for the first time in the 2005-2006 season on Friday evening and the Crusaders finished in 5th place out of seven schools at the Dennis Stark Relays hosted by Notre Dame.
10/6/2005
Valpo Men Look to Make Splash in 2005-2006
Valparaiso's men's swimming and diving team will look to the versatility of their top swimmers to propel them to the top in 2005.
7/8/2005
Valpo Swim Team Adds Nine Recruits for Fall
Valparaiso University head swimming and diving coach Bryan Morrison has announced the addition of 18 new student-athletes that will join the Crusaders program this fall.
7/6/2005
Skelly Joins Valpo Swim Staff
Valparaiso University head coach Bryan Morrison has announced that Eric Skelly has joined the Crusaders' swimming and diving staff as a graduate assistant.
7/1/2005
Crusader Swim Schedule Sees Variety in 2005-2006
Valparaiso University swim coach Bryan Morrison has announced his 2005-2006 schedule and has put together a line-up that will have his Crusaders competing in a variety of meets, including several invitationals, a couple of dual meets, and several double-dual competitions.
