I notice Taylor Richards is not on the 19-20 roster. Didn't play much then got hurt.
She's listed as a student assistant. Possibly (no info here), her injury(ies) were not going to allow her to play, or it was clear that her playing time would be minimal, but she will stay involved with the program in exchange for keeping her scholarship.
Women's basketball gets 15 scholarships, so this is not an unusual arrangement in that sport.
Quote from: ValpoHoops on June 11, 2019, 08:47:18 AM
She's listed as a student assistant. Possibly (no info here), her injury(ies) were not going to allow her to play, or it was clear that her playing time would be minimal, but she will stay involved with the program in exchange for keeping her scholarship.
Women's basketball gets 15 scholarships, so this is not an unusual arrangement in that sport.
Good catch! Curious if she counts to the 15 total.
I was hopeful we would add a C/PF before next season. Morrison's return will help and hopefully Profitt can play. Even so we remain thin up front and the 2 commits for the season following are wings.
Quote from: IndyValpo on June 11, 2019, 12:50:23 PMCurious if she counts to the 15 total.
I believe that it does. She was listed as a sophomore last season, so she would have two more years on scholarship expected. It's likely that they can absorb this without issue...OR, they have open scholarships this year (there are 13 players listed on the roster) and will go year-to-year and have it for her senior year as well as long as they have one available.
Again, this is not at all uncommon in the women's game.
Taylor Richards had surgery on Wednesday and her career is over from what I understand. She will stay with the program.
Sorry to hear that. Saw her play in HS and she was a solid player, who due to injuries didn't get to fulfill her potential on the court. Good to hear she'll stay with program in that capacity and finish her academic career as a champion off the court. Good luck Taylor and prayers for successful recovery.
We have added a senior transfer. Alexis Cowan 5-7 from Florida Atlantic. She fits right in, sat out last year due to injury.
She only averaged 4.2 two years ago so no big expectations. This coaching staff loves guards and wings. That is all they have added so far including future recruits.
Their philosophy seems to be 5 out on offense which would mean, more 3 point shooters, long wings and less "post" players.
Quote from: valpowbb1 on August 08, 2019, 06:35:50 AM
Their philosophy seems to be 5 out on offense which would mean, more 3 point shooters, long wings and less "post" players.
The Dave Wolter era revisited, just need Debbie Bolen back. Of course the potential problem with the strategy is on the defensive end, but entertaining basketball.
Evans has replaced 3 of her 4 assistants from last season. Top assistant Gleason the latest change. She is now an assistant at William and Mary. Not sure about the other two.
Quote from: IndyValpo on September 17, 2019, 04:26:06 PM
Evans has replaced 3 of her 4 assistants from last season. Top assistant Gleason the latest change.
Any reasons given?
Bryce Blood has landed at Lourdes
University in Ohio, a NAIA school.
Former walk-on Nicole Johanson is
now with Detroit.
Quote from: IndyValpo on September 19, 2019, 12:25:35 PMBryce Blood has landed at Lourdes
University in Ohio, a NAIA school.
Her SID will help her... Ryan Wronkowicz...formerly of the brown and gold...
You can't teach height, but I am surprised that she stayed D-1. Very slow.
https://twitter.com/AlBillets/status/1191527017759563777
https://twitter.com/ValleyHoops/status/1190404903216152578
Split on the Dakota road trip. Probably should have swept. Nicole K has not played as I am assuming she is still hurt. We need her.
Still don't understand why we can't figure out how to get Hales shots. 4 shots in 36 minutes today. No way anyone other than Stoller should be taking more shots.
Lets give a shout out to the Valpo Ladies as they beat undefeated Bowling Green 95-90 in overtime. A great 4th quarter comeback lead to the victory with Grace White scoring 3 points at the 20 second mark to tie the score. Ladies have had a tough schedule with 4 road games before todays home game with 2 of the road games against big 10 teams. As far as Nicole K. playing we may never see her play again do to injury.
Good comeback win. They could have folded in the 4th quarter, but kept at it.
Watched the end of 4th quarter and OT and BGSU really wilted at the end missing FTs and almost all their shots.
Quote from: RS on November 24, 2019, 04:09:38 PM
Lets give a shout out to the Valpo Ladies as they beat undefeated Bowling Green 95-90 in overtime. A great 4th quarter comeback lead to the victory with Grace White scoring 3 points at the 20 second mark to tie the score. Ladies have had a tough schedule with 4 road games before todays home game with 2 of the road games against big 10 teams. As far as Nicole K. playing we may never see her play again do to injury.
Sad but expected on Nicole.
Big win Weinman and Van Kempen finally hit some shots.
Broken record time, Hales scores 21 on 10 shots.
A very good road win by 7 for the women last night at Toledo. Toledo had only lost by 3 earlier this year at Notre Dame, and went to the 2nd round of the WNIT last year.
Yes, they are limiting turnovers, and are shooting a lot better than last year's numbers. It is good to have extra folks healthy so far.
Quote from: valpotx on November 28, 2019, 12:38:29 PM
Yes, they are limiting turnovers, and are shooting a lot better than last year's numbers. It is good to have extra folks healthy so far.
Next injury is on you. That whole team seems like Fazekas sometimes.
Maybe this year will be different.
Quote from: IndyValpo on September 19, 2019, 12:25:35 PM
Former walk-on Nicole Johanson is
now with Detroit.
Detroit is not any good, 0-7 to date but Johanson is actually getting PT. She is averaging over 7 points having played in all games to date even scored 17 in one game. She played 8 minutes in two years at Valpo.
We play UD next on the schedule.
In a limited sample size, she was very slow and un-athletic. I am surprised that she is playing D-1.
Final
Valpo 77
Detroit-Mercy 58
Improving all the time. Would have been a much closer game if Detroit didn't have the large number of turnovers they had. Johanson played some minutes and scored 6 points. Valpo's high scorers were Hales-17, Fredericks-13, Stoller-13, Weinman-8, White-8. Evans certainly has the women's team turning around and making much more progress than Dorow ever did.
Now 10-days off for finals... next home game is Sunday Dec 15 at 1pm against the Flames of UIC. Yes, December Commencement exercises in the Chapel begin with the doors opening at 1:30pm. (if you're interested, here's the link to that... with a Watch Live Option. https://www.valpo.edu/commencement-dec/
Here's the UIC Flames saga for the year...good for what ails you...
at PFW - Lost by 11 (made 17 baskets, committed 20 turnovers)
at KANSAS - lost by 41 (made 20 baskets, committed 20 turnovers)
at KANSAS STATE - lost by 44 (made 15 baskets, committed 16 turnovers)
H - Eastern Illinois - lost by 35 (made 17 baskets, committed 20 turnovers)
H - Indiana State - lost by 21 (made 13 baskets, committed 23 turnovers)
H - Florida State - Lost by 44 (made 15 baskets, committed 19 turnovers)
at Miami (OH) - list by 52 (made 14 baskets, committed 23 turnovers)
uh, played at Chicago State (0-9) on Wednesday night, and won 73-61 (made 23 baskets, committed 27 turnovers!).
Their average margin of defeat is 12.5
They are being out-rebounded by 14.5 per game
They are averaging 21 turnovers per game
They are 29 of 114 from 3-point range (25.4%)
They are 105 of 348 from 2-point range (30.2%)
I suppose I should mention, they did win their exhibition game over the St Louis College of Pharmacy 78-51, where Tylah Lampley went 13 of 14 from the field finishing with 20 pts.
So... Come on out to the ARC on Sunday the 15th.
Quote from: talksalot on December 05, 2019, 02:23:29 PMI suppose I should mention, they did win their exhibition game over the St Louis College of Pharmacy 78-51, where Tylah Lampley went 13 of 14 from the field finishing with 20 pts.
I may need help with figuring out how 13 field goals can result in only 20 points.
Also interesting to note that the Detroit game attracted 4,500 fans, due to a Field Trip Day for the area.
An interesting stat was that this is the Womens teams first 3 game winning streak over D1 opponents since 2013. Should be favored in their next 5 games also...
Very encouraging start. Getting White eligible is big plus and we have actual depth which will help.
Additionally we start with 5 conference hone games in the first 7 with road games at UE and ISU. Could start the conference season strong.
Perhaps VU should consider playing a few women's home games as prelim to the men's game. I remember a number of years ago that our ladies played Indiana as a "prelim" and I think we beat them by 20 points or so. That was when the IU program was really poor and we had a decent team. I must say it was fun watching our ladies put it to a Big 10 team.
All the games being on ESPN 3/+ killed off the doubleheaders. But point well taken. Could do a Saturday 2pm women's game, dinner and drinks in Hilltop, 7 pm men's game for one ticket. Might be a fun way to kill a chilly Saturday and get to know your fellow fans.
Now that would be a novel idea that might be worth considering by the Athletic Dept.
Five wins in a row and a 6-3 record now for women's basketball after a 2-point win over Morehead State tonight.
What ever happened to Nicole Konieczny? Is she still on the team? Is she injured? Is she red-shirting?
The Valley is crazy good this year and ranks 7'th in RPI. At 6-3 Valpo ranks #8 with a 137 RPI. Warren Nolan ranks them Loy 56, MSU 3, Brad 52, ISUr 24, Drake 25, Northern Iowa 51, SIU 87, then VU , with the other 2 Indiana schools barely making the map! :o
Maybe it is time for me to catch a few of their games.
Drake is usually the team to beat, so it will be interesting to see how it turns out in conference this year.
As I mentioned earlier. Doubt you will ever see Nicole play. On the team but back issue I believe
How about a shout out to the women's bb team. Seven in a row with a road win at E. Illinois. Really impressed with what Grace White has brought to the team. Tonite 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and 2 steals. She also has brought a toughness that the has lacked in recent years. Also Grace Hales had 25 points. Between the two of them 8 out of 14 3 pts shooting
Glad that you beat me to it! Going 8-3 or even a winning record in non-conference is a rarity for our Women's Basketball program over the last 10+ years. I understand that the win streak comparison needs to be brought up in the game recaps, comparing this team to 2001-2002, but that team and the next 2 after it, were still quite a bit above the talent on this team, but maybe this group will surprise me in conference. We did beat some really bad teams in non-conference, but those are games that previous teams would still lose. Either way, I am proud to see the positive momentum in the program under Coach Evans, and hope for at least a mid-level finish in the MVC!
Quote from: valpotx on December 31, 2019, 12:10:46 AM
Glad that you beat me to it! Going 8-3 or even a winning record in non-conference is a rarity for our Women's Basketball program over the last 10+ years. I understand that the win streak comparison needs to be brought up in the game recaps, comparing this team to 2001-2002, but that team and the next 2 after it, were still quite a bit above the talent on this team, but maybe this group will surprise me in conference. We did beat some really bad teams in non-conference, but those are games that previous teams would still lose. Either way, I am proud to see the positive momentum in the program under Coach Evans, and hope for at least a mid-level finish in the MVC!
Staying healthy and buying into Coach Evans program has really helped this team. Notice that many players that got lots of minutes in the past are no longer getting those kind of minutes. Probably more to do with less injuries than the quality of their play decreasing.
Quote from: talksalot on December 05, 2019, 02:23:29 PMI suppose I should mention, they did win their exhibition game over the St Louis College of Pharmacy 78-51, where Tylah Lampley went 13 of 14 from the field finishing with 20 pts.
Those STLCOP girls may not shoot at the basket well but they sure know which drugs to shoot up. I once ran into a STLCOP (part of the Washington Univ medical school, I understand) frat hazing. They had flooded a basement shoved all their pledges down there and turned the hoses on them. Those pharmacists are really brothers for life.
Quote from: RS on December 30, 2019, 10:10:41 PMReally impressed with what Grace White has brought to the team. Tonite 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists and 2 steals. She also has brought a toughness that the has lacked in recent years.
Really enjoy watching Grace White play. She has really impressed me in all phases of the game, but her ability to make passes, that other girls either don't see or just can't make, is really something to watch. As RS said, she is really a tough player who seems to bring a lot of intangibles to this team along with stuffing the stat sheet.
A great start...8 of the 11 are the second half of home and homes. We went 2-6 last year, 7-1 this year.
Kudos to Marlee Profit who has missed 2 of her 3 seasons here. She has become instant offense off
the bench scoring 7 per game averaging 12 minutes.
She is currently at 70% from the field.
This team won 8 games last season.
Women win again this time at Evansville--by 22 shooting 48% from the 3. Now 10-5, two more wins than all of last year! Great job!! :clap: :clap:
This is huge progress. I had a good feeling about the coach when she was hired. I felt like she was going to change the program and culture for the better and it appears that she has. I hope it continues.
Won 9 of their last 11, with one of the losses to Top 20 Missouri State. Great performance!
Additional kudos to Marlee Profitt, who plays D1 college basketball while studying bioengineering. That is impressive!
Lost to Illinois State(r) last night in what I thought would be a winnable game at home especially for this Valpo WBB team.
ISUr has an incredibly talented player in #11 Tete Maggett from North Chicago, who scored 26, is quick, can shoot and defend. in the first quarter Lexi Wallen scored 12 points to finish the quarter and put the Redbirds ahead by 10, 21-11.
The final score was 72-60.
https://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-state/tete-maggett-illinois-state-women-s-basketball-defeat-valparaiso/article_e4bed0f8-3136-5efc-b60d-171fea9a7f9f.html
Watched a couple games this year and attended the one last night. The difference was the 27-8 rebounding margin in the first half. We have no real post player and we're way too reliant on the 3. But we're only in year two of the Evans era and there are many encouraging signs. Just being competitive in most games is a huge upgrade over the Dorow years. Really looking forward to seeing the next couple of years.
If you are a fan of amazing comebacks, and terrible FT shooting down the stretch by a Valpo opponent, you need to watch the replay of the last 5 minutes of game play from tonight's game against Loyola! One hell of a comeback against a quality opponent!
Loyola's HC can be as mad as she wants at the refs, but they can only blame their crappy FT shooting. I can only imagine how pissed at her players she is going to be in the locker room, after this one...
This program is steadily getting better! This is wonderful to see! Great job Ladies!
What are the odds the women's team has a higher seed than the men for the tournament?
I don't know... Probably pretty good but the MVC on the women's side is no joke this year I think it's the best of the non high major conferences this year.
Quote from: NativeCheesehead on January 24, 2020, 08:32:27 PMWhat are the odds the women's team has a higher seed than the men for the tournament?
I could see the girls reaching 7 wins and 8 might happen. 9 would take a plethora of positive breaks. Even with 7 or 8 wins an 8 seed is probable. Why? Because ISUb and Eville are so bad that the only thing keeping both from going 0-18 is that they will play one another twice (somebody has to win). ;)
Caitlin Morrison has finally shown over the last 5-6 games, how great she can be. I always wondered why her shooting % was so abysmal over her first 2 seasons, as she has a great looking shot. The basketball has really been falling for her, and I think that is huge for us over the rest of the season, allowing us the possibility of finishing in the top 6 of a really good conference.
Watched the game and the comeback was amazing. Our coach has said that this team is now at a point where they are beating the teams they should beat and just now figuring out how to beat those teams a little more talented--like last night. Great win!!
https://twitter.com/ValleyHoops/status/1220890870435799042
Quote from: valpotx on January 25, 2020, 01:35:49 AM
Caitlin Morrison has finally shown over the last 5-6 games, how great she can be. I always wondered why her shooting % was so abysmal over her first 2 seasons, as she has a great looking shot. The basketball has really been falling for her, and I think that is huge for us over the rest of the season, allowing us the possibility of finishing in the top 6 of a really good conference.
Although I think you know that the shooting touch can come and go all the time. Here's hoping she can keep it up through the tournament in the Quad Cities.
Drake 3rd in the Valley with an easy 21 point win at Des Moines. 6 Valley teams are in the top 100. Like I said before, an 8 win season would be terrific but is likely out of our reach. Even getting to 7 will be a struggle.
It wasn't as easy as you are saying. Valpo was in control up until 5 minutes left in the second quarter. We were up 32-24, before Drake went on a massive run. We let this one slip away, unfortunately.
Slow start good finish vs UE.
What happened to Profitt and White? They have missed at least the last three games.
Quote from: IndyValpo on February 06, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
Slow start good finish vs UE.
What happened to Profitt and White? They have missed at least the last three games.
Both injured and in street clothes. My guess is they are coming along nicely.
Quote from: vu72 on February 07, 2020, 08:44:04 AM
Quote from: IndyValpo on February 06, 2020, 08:12:12 PM
Slow start good finish vs UE.
What happened to Profitt and White? They have missed at least the last three games.
Both injured and in street clothes. My guess is they are coming along nicely.
That is what I figured with Profitt it has to be a concern given her history. Reading the game previews you would have no idea. It never updates status' they still indicate Koncisny (sp) is healthy
Indiana State hits a 3 with 1:44 in the first to take the lead 18-12. Valpo goes on a 19-0 run through the second quarter leading 31-18 at the half. isu was 0-10, in the quarter.
61-45. Valpo sweeps Indiana schools in the MVC. 13-9 ... keep it up 👍
Great job ladies! So impressed with this team this season! Here's hoping our men can do the same this year! They have the opportunity!
Considering the state of this program when she arrived, Evans seems ahead of schedule in year two.
Grace Hales 6/6 from the free throw line tonight. The stats sheet on the valpo website says she's at .931 for the season. Why can't I see her on the ncaa top 25 for ft%?
Quote from: Valpofamfan on February 08, 2020, 06:33:26 PM
Grace Hales 6/6 from the free throw line tonight. The stats sheet on the valpo website says she's at .931 for the season. Why can't I see her on the ncaa top 25 for ft%?
The NCAA stats minimum is 2.5 makes/game. She comes in just shy of that, with 54 makes in 22 games (would need 55).
Sweeping the 9 and 10 seed for the season is great, but we need to steal a few more wins against the better competition, whom we are currently 1-6. Nonetheless, a much improved team.
Big win at Illinois State today (78-70)! Great job, ladies!
Quote from: valpotx on February 16, 2020, 04:14:35 PM
Big win at Illinois State today (78-70)! Great job, ladies!
Road conference win! White still out, but Profitt returned. We are one win from clinching a .500 season at a minimum.
Quote from: IndyValpo on February 16, 2020, 04:20:23 PM
Quote from: valpotx on February 16, 2020, 04:14:35 PM
Big win at Illinois State today (78-70)! Great job, ladies!
Road conference win! White still out, but Profitt returned. We are one win from clinching a .500 season at a minimum.
I know she has been out, but what was the injury to Grace White?
26 of 28 from the line today giving them a season average of .804 :o They said it was second best in the country. However they are doing it somebody needs to pass the technique on to the guys.
Grace White working through a back injury. This team is getting better every game. Profitt back really helped vs. Ill St. Now if White comes back, they are legit 10 deep again. Because they do foul alot when they play aggressive d. Which helps them because they will win a FT battle like Ill st was.
Ladies with another solid win at LUC, 70-57! They are now 15-10 (7-7). Awesome, Coach Evans!
Quote from: valpowbb1 on February 20, 2020, 02:53:06 PMGrace White working through a back injury.
She played significant minutes but likely a bit rusty. Profitt didn't play but the team looks better every time they suit up. VU with only 6 1'st quarter points but changed their attack and forced 30 Loyola TO's.
How big was that win in Redbird arena?
https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401179886
This program is absolutely trending in the right direction! The coach and players are doing a tremendous job turning this program around!
Another big win at home versus UNI, 72-69! I know that someone else will win, but Coach Evans will also have a good case for Coach of the Year, given our last decade of bottom-dwelling in Women's Basketball. We are now 16-10 (8-7) in a league that might get 3 bids (RPI of 6 or 7 as a conference)
Quote from: valpotx on February 28, 2020, 07:59:28 PM
Another big win at home versus UNI, 72-69! I know that someone else will win, but Coach Evans will also have a good case for Coach of the Year, given our last decade of bottom-dwelling in Women's Basketball. We are now 16-10 (8-7).
Now 8-7 with 3 of the 4 best Valley teams remaining with Drake, @MSU and@SIU. Getting to 9 wins is still a long shot but I wasn't sure they would get to 8. :o
Great win! Nobody wants to play Valpo!
The ladies are off to a great start after the first quarter, up 22-13 on a very good Drake squad. Keep it up!
Tune in if you want to watch a hell of a game! Now tied 36-36 at the half.
For the second time this year, Drake just barely escapes us, this time at 83-79. We had 34 fouls to Drake's 21 fouls, and they took 48 FTs to our 15 FTs...so there is that. Drake is just like GB was to the HL in Women's Basketball, so this was a tough one to take.
This program is getting so much better! I think we can and should contend for the title next year! TERRIFIC JOB LADIES! Keep it up! Go Valpo!
They have been fantastic this year (obviously our expectations were pretty low). Two game to go with a chance to avoid the Thursday games but need some help from Loyola as we are on the road for both with one against the top team.
So a question: Do women players often hang around for a fifth year? Marlee was a red-shirt junior and went through the graduating players celebration after the Drake game but both Addison and Caitlin are red-shirt juniors also and look to return next year!
Losing Grace will certainly hurt but the other four starters are back plus adding a player like Leah Ernest, a First Team all state player from Wisconsin. Maybe we should give a contract extension to Coach Evans!!!!
Marlee's had constant injuries throughout her Valpo career, so it is probably tied to that aspect.
Quote from: valpotx on March 02, 2020, 07:35:23 PM
Marlee's had constant injuries throughout her Valpo career, so it is probably tied to that aspect.
I tend to agree perhaps if she made it through the season healthy she would have returned. She is however a Biomedical Engineering major so maybe not..
Any word on recruiting for the coming year?
Quote from: valpo64 on March 03, 2020, 04:39:58 PM
Any word on recruiting for the coming year?
Lauren Gunn (Indiana), Jayda Johnston (Minnesota), Leah Earnest (Wisconsin), Ava Interrante (Illinois).
Valpo with another huge win, this time @ SIU to close the regular season (69-58). What an improvement from the first few games until now. In those games, I was not impressed, but we have really found our own over the last 20 or so games. We can play with any team in the MVC, which is currently the 7th best in conference RPI. That is one heck of an accomplishment. We finish at 17-12 (9-9), heading into the conference tournament. The ladies finish in 6th place, to avoid the PIG! We will play Bradley, which is a team that we have struggled against, but I wouldn't count us out.
Quote from: valpotx on March 07, 2020, 04:00:40 PM
Valpo with another huge win, this time @ SIU to close the regular season (69-58). What an improvement from the first few games until now. In those games, I was not impressed, but we have really found our own over the last 20 or so games. We can play with any team in the MVC, which is currently the 7th best in conference RPI. That is one heck of an accomplishment. We finish at 17-12 (9-9), heading into the conference tournament. The ladies finish in 6th place, to avoid the PIG! We will play Bradley, which is a team that we have struggled against, but I wouldn't count us out.
You beat me to it! This is a HUGE turnaround and says volumes about Coach Evans. We lose Grace Hales (a big loss) but are adding some potent scorers. Should be a very good next year for Valpo hoops not to mention what still might happen this season!!
Impressive. Coach took a disaster of a program and getting results. In the 7th best rpi conference nonetheless.
Not only that, it looks like they took a slight detour after today's win to go support the men's team in St. Louis at the semifinal.
Hope they're staying for the Final! Also if possible I hope the men's team reciprocates and goes to Moline! Go VALPO! I BELIEVE!
Grace Hales makes honorable mention all conference team and Carie Weinman makes the all-defensive team! Congratulations on a terrific regular season ladies and best of luck at the Tournament in Moline!
I love this school and this program (and this goes for the entire athletic department) so much. Such great kids. Such hard workers. So many Valpo graduates who will go far in life because they do everything the right way.
https://twitter.com/livestrong83062/status/1238163760667394048
I feel for them. I think that they had a good chance at reaching the semifinals, and potentially finals. Just like the men, they were hot at the right time. Great career, Grace, and thank you!
Quote from: valpotx on March 12, 2020, 09:46:56 PMI feel for them. I think that they had a good chance at reaching the semifinals, and potentially finals. Just like the men, they were hot at the right time.
A great season with the girls meeting my best case maximum expectation. Had the Valley tourney happened their path would have likely been Bradley (3), Drake (2), MSU (1). All were top 50 in RPI. :o Yes they were hot, but their path to the finals was 10 times more difficult than for the guys.
Is the Indiana high school senior who has committed to us a member of the State All-Star team? It seems that almost every year we get a recruit who is on the team or someone who has received high honors on a State-wide basis.
Quote from: valpo64 on March 13, 2020, 11:37:21 AM
Is the Indiana high school senior who has committed to us a member of the State All-Star team? It seems that almost every year we get a recruit who is on the team or someone who has received high honors on a State-wide basis.
I did some checking and I don't think those players have been announced yet. Same for Illinois and Minnesota. The one who has been announced is Leah Earnest from Wisconsin. She is again a First Team All State player (two in a row) in Wisconsin's largest school class.
Quote from: valpo64 on March 13, 2020, 11:37:21 AM
Is the Indiana high school senior who has committed to us a member of the State All-Star team? It seems that almost every year we get a recruit who is on the team or someone who has received high honors on a State-wide basis.
She did not. 2 others from her team did. She also started the season injured.
It sure appears that both the men's and the women's teams had successful recruiting seasons. Hopefully both programs can continue doing so and bring both to be successful year in and year out in the MVC. The future looks bright!
This is amazing and deserves recognition and attention. Excellent work ladies! Thank you for a terrific season. Here's hoping you can build off of it to even greater heights of success! Go Valpo! I BELIEVE!
https://twitter.com/valpoathletics/status/1248614344566308866/photo/1
Wow! That is outstanding progress!! Congrats to the women's hoop team and coaching staff for their incredible improvement. This is the progress we need to see.
Great job ladies and coaches! We are looking forward to another successful season for 20-21...keep up the good work!
Urbana, a D2 school in Ohio recently announced they were closing. One of our assistants came to Valpo from there. They had a decent team. I would if we look there for additional help. We have a couple of open spots.
Quote from: IndyValpo on April 23, 2020, 12:21:58 PM
Urbana, a D2 school in Ohio recently announced they were closing. One of our assistants came to Valpo from there. They had a decent team. I would if we look there for additional help. We have a couple of open spots.
Wow! They won't be the last. A read an article that said that they had just completed a new athletic building last year. They had been acquired by Franklin College a few years ago. Franklin has an endowment of $60 million. Thank God for the insight of Valpo's administration for going hard for endowment funding. It will still be a very tough road a head.
Quote from: RS on November 24, 2019, 04:09:38 PM
As far as Nicole K. playing we may never see her play again do to injury.
From early in the year, I guess Nicole will play again, she has transferred to Stephen F Austin.