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Valpo Athletics - Special Events

Hall of Fame Induction/All-Sports Reunion Weekend

Four individuals and a set of three teams make up the Valpo Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, set to be inducted into the Hall of Fame Jan. 17 as part of the annual All-Sports Reunion Weekend. The 28^th class in Hall of Fame history includes the 2003, 2004 and 2005 volleyball teams, Ryan Broekhoff, Calvin Luther, Shayne Snider and Kyle Zobeck.

The Hall of Fame induction breakfast — scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 in the Harre Union Ballrooms — is one event in a full lineup of activities for All-Sports Reunion Weekend. The weekend kicks off Friday evening, Jan. 16, as swimming hosts its Senior Meet at the Valparaiso Aquatic Center on 5 p.m. against Bethel. At 6:30 p.m. Friday, Valpo Athletics hosts Welcome Back Brews at The Bell & Beacon, inside the Harre Union.
 
Following the Hall of Fame breakfast, student-athletes who are in their second year competing at Valpo will receive their letter jackets as part of the Letter Jacket Ceremony at 11 a.m. in the ballrooms. A pregame reception will begin an hour before the men's basketball contest versus UNI, which will tip off at either 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. To access the men's basketball pregame reception, a game ticket is required.
 
Following the men's basketball game, Ring the Bell! Valpo Athletics will have a staff photographer on site for photos of alumni at the Victory Bell.

The weekend concludes Sunday, Jan. 18 - the tennis team takes on SIUE at the Courts of Northwest Indiana at 10 a.m., and the ARC Suite will be open to alumni for the women's basketball game versus Drake, which will tip off at 1 p.m. 
 
Click here for additional information on the All-Sports Reunion Weekend and to register for any or all of the weekend's events.

Harlem Globetrotters

The Valparaiso University Department of Athletics has announced that the Harlem Globetrotters will return to the Athletics-Recreation Center on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. as part of the 100-Year Tour. Tickets are on sale now.

Every Harlem Globetrotters game serves up unprecedented fan interaction opportunities before, during and after the game so fans can meet their favorite players. Every game is filled with "WOW, DID YOU SEE THAT?" moments from these basketball superstars.
 
Additional fan options include the Magic Pass Pre-Show Event, the Celebrity Court Pre-Show Event and purchasing a limited edition replica game ball. All customers must have a game ticket and a premium experience pass for entry.