The 2024–25 Valparaiso Beacons women's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Beacons, who were led by seventh-year head coach

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, played their home games at the

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as members of the

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Previous season

The

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finished the 2023–24 season 5–23, 4–15 in MVC play, to finish in tenth place. They were defeated by

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in the opening round of the MVC tournament.

Preseason

On October 1, 2024, the MVC released their preseason coaches poll. Valparaiso was picked to eighth in the MVC regular season.

Preseason rankings

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Preseason All-MVC Teams

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Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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Valparaiso Beacons women's basketball The Valparaiso Beacons women's basketball team represents Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The basketball team competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, and they play in the Athletics-Recreation Center. History The Beacons have a ...