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Shideler Rewarded for Good Play with Mid-Con Honor

Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Valparaiso University sophomore Mike Shideler (Valparaiso, Ind./Munster H.S.) was named the Mid-Continent Conference Athlete of the Week after combining to go 4-2 in singles and doubles on the weekend at the Bradley Invitational.

Shideler teamed with Nic Kooyers at first doubles to record an 8-5 win against Toledo and an 8-3 victory over UMKC. The duo dropped a tight 9-7 decision against Southern Illinois.

In singles play, Shideler was a straight sets winner against Illinois-Chicago 6-4, 7-6 (5) and DePaul 7-5, 6-3. His only defeat came at the hands of an opponent from Southern Illinois 6-2, 6-3.

For Shideler, it is the first time in his career he has earned Athlete of the Week honors.
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May 8 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 1 Chicago, Ill.
May 8 Youngstown State 9
Softball Valpo 3 Chicago, Ill.
May 9 UIC 1
M Track Dr. Keeler Invitational Naperville, Ill.
May 10 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 4 8 inn.
May 10 Cleveland State 3
Softball Valpo 10 Chicago, Ill.
May 10 Wright State 2
Baseball Valpo 0 Chicago, Ill.
May 10 UIC 3
W Track GVSU Last Chance Allendale, Mich.
May 11 No Team Score
Softball Valpo 2 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 Youngstown State 1
Softball Valpo 11 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 Youngstown State 9
Baseball Valpo 5 Chicago, Ill.
May 11 UIC 12
Baseball Valpo 2 Chicago, Ill.
May 12 UIC 5
Baseball Toledo 1 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 14 Valpo 6
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Baseball Youngstown State 1 Emory G. Bauer Field
May 16 Valpo 4
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May 17 13th/13 (617)
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