Impact Freese-Vilien won't play on Wednesday due to medical reasons. The center doesn't have much of a role in Valparaiso's rotation and is only averaging two points in 4.5 minutes per game this season.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
VALPARAISO BEACONS 5-5 · 10TH IN MVC
5-5 · 10TH IN MVC
Emil Freese-Vilien - Out Wednesday Freese-Vilien (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's game against Stanford, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Ben Krikke - Won't play Wednesday Krikke (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Stanford, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Impact Despite making the trip out west with his teammates, Krikke is still recovering from the ankle injury and won't be available against Stanford. His next opportunity to make his season debut will come next Monday against Coastal Carolina.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Krikke - Makes trip to face Stanford Krikke (ankle) is on the trip for Thursday's game against Stanford, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Impact Krikke isn't guaranteed to suit up for Valparaiso on Thursday, but it's at least an encouraging sign that he's joined the team on the trip. Official word on his status will hopefully be doled out ahead of the opening tip.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stanford plays host to Valpo
Stanford plays host to Valparaiso in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Franklin scores 23 to lead UIC past Valparaiso 74-70 in OT
Damaria Franklin had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Illinois-Chicago edged past Valparaiso 74-70 in overtimeNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Krikke - Ruled out Saturday Krikke (ankle) is unavailable for Saturday's game against UIC, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Impact Krikke will miss a second straight game to begin the regular season due to an ankle injury. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against Stanford.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Barrett - Available Saturday Barrett (ankle) will play Saturday against UIC, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Impact Barrett was unavailable for Valparaiso's two exhibition games and the season opener due to an ankle injury, but he'll be available to make his 2021-22 debut Saturday. The junior averaged 6.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per game last year.
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valpo plays host to UIC
Illinois-Chicago and Valparaiso look to bounce back from lossesNOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shumate scores 20 to carry Toledo over Valparaiso 69-61
JT Shumate had 20 points as Toledo beat Valparaiso 69-61NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Krikke - Likely out Tuesday Krikke isn't warming up prior to Tuesday's game against Toledo, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Impact The freshman appears unavailable for Tuesday's season opener, as the forward isn't with the team during warmups. Thus, expect Krikke's to be out for this one.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Connor Barrett - Seen in street clothes Barrett (ankle) was seen in street clothes ahead of Tuesday's season opener against Toledo, Paul Oren of The Times of Northwest Indiana reports.
Impact Barrett has been nursing an ankle injury that did not allow him to play in a recent exhibition game. That same injury ended his 2020-21 campaign early as well. It's unclear when he will be healthy enough to return to the court.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valpo welcomes Toledo in 2021-22 season opener
Valparaiso begins the season by hosting the Toledo RocketsNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor Barrett - Sits out exhibition Barrett (ankle) did not take the court in Sunday's exhibition loss to Ashland.
Impact Barrett had worked his way into the starting lineup in 2020-21 but missed the final 10 games of the season due to an ankle injury. It's unclear if it's the same injury holding him out of exhibition play, or if something else is in play. He remains on Valparaiso's official roster, and his next chance to suit up will be the Nov. 9 season opener against Toledo. In the meantime, Sheldon Edwards led the way with 32 points in the exhibition matchup, while MSU transfer Thomas Kithier recorded a double-double.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Drew brothers back to their Indiana roots at NCAA Tournament
The Drew brothers are returning to their roots in Indiana as they lead their respective teams in the NCAA TournamentMARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indiana is the perfect location for the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
Indiana treats basketball with delight and passion, making it the ideal location for the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.MARCH 17, 2021
Missouri St. ousts Valparaiso 66-55 in MVC quarterfinals
Isiaih Mosley tied a career-high 29 points with 12 rebounds and Missouri State beat Valparaiso 66-55 in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament quarterfinalsMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valpo, Missouri St. meet in MVC quarters
A spot in the MVC semifinals is up for grabs as Valparaiso and Missouri State prepare to do battleMARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ognacevic lifts Valparaiso past Indiana St. 70-58 VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Jacob Ognacevic came off the bench to score 19 points to carry Valparaiso to a 70-58 win over Indiana State on Satur...
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Ognacevic lifts Valparaiso past Indiana St. 70-58 Jacob Ognacevic came off the bench to score 19 points to carry Valparaiso to a 70-58 win over Indiana State on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Ognacevic lifts Valparaiso past Indiana St. 70-58
Jacob Ognacevic had 19 points off the bench to lift Valparaiso to a 70-58 win over Indiana StateFEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valpo seeks revenge on Indiana St.
Valparaiso seeks revenge on Indiana State after dropping the first matchup in ValparaisoFEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LaRavia lifts Indiana St. past Valparaiso 58-43
Jake LaRavia had 22 points and 14 rebounds as Indiana State defeated Valparaiso 58-43FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ognacevic' late 3 leads Valparaiso over S. Illinois 66-65 CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) Jacob Ognacevic scored 15 points off the bench and Valparaiso survived a late turnover to defeat Southern Illinois 66-65 on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • SI.COM
Evansville looks to end streak vs Valpo
Valparaiso looks to extend Evansville's conference losing streak to seven gamesFEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jones scores 21 to lift S. Illinois past Valparaiso 67-64
Lance Jones had 21 points as Southern Illinois narrowly defeated Valparaiso 67-64FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
