https://www.defianceathletics.com en-us https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k5l6dc GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference released its Academic All-Conference Honorees list today for the winter semester and Defiance College was well represented with 15 student-athletes making the list. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k5l6dc https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k4pgxk DEFIANCE, Ohio – After a fantastic freshman season for Kelsey Tietje, the DC center was selected First-Team All-HCAC and made the HCAC All-Freshman team. Other members of the Purple and Gold who earned Heartland Conference accolades included Erica King, Hannah Harshman and Erica Smay. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k4pgxk https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k2dyau DEFIANCE, Ohio – It was a thrilling way to end the 2013-14 campaign for the DC women’s basketball team, as it came from behind to defeat the Franklin Grizzlies 62-60 on senior day in the Karl H. Weaner Center on Saturday, February 22. Sat, 22 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k2dyau https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k0bnue N. MANCHESTER, Ind. – Erica Smay drained a three with 27 seconds left in the game to help the DC women’s basketball team snap a skid of seven-straight losses to Manchester and keep its HCAC tournament hopes alive, as the Yellow Jackets stung the Spartans for a 47-45 win on Wednesday, February 19. Wed, 19 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519k0bnue https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jzbqc8 LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Purple and Gold women’s basketball team fought all the way to the buzzer on Saturday, February 15, but the HCAC-leading Transylvania Pioneers were too much, as Defiance was defeated 80-63. Sat, 15 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jzbqc8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jxzvw8 RICHMOND, Ind. – The Earlham Quakers shot the lights out of the building and held down the DC women’s basketball team to its second-lowest point total of the season during an 83-49 loss away from home on Wednesday, February 12. Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jxzvw8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jwy4v9 DEFIANCE, Ohio – Freshman Kelsey Tietje went off for 30 points and 10 rebounds and DC never trailed, as the Purple and Gold women’s basketball team ran away with a 76-59 Heartland Conference victory over the Mount St. Joseph Lions on Saturday, February 8. Sat, 08 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jwy4v9 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jvu20w DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Yellow Jackets women’s basketball squad edged out the Anderson Ravens 61-53 on Thursday, February 6 to snap a three-game losing streak and grab their fifth Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory this season. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jvu20w https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jul737 TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Tied 27-27 at the break, the Fightin’ Engineers came out and bested the Yellow Jackets in the second half to hand the Defiance women’s basketball team its third-consecutive loss by a score of 69-59. Sat, 01 Feb 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jul737 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jtdnn8 BLUFFTON, Ohio. – The Purple and Gold women’s basketball team held a three point lead over the Beavers at the break, but Bluffton took control of the game in the final 20 minutes to best DC 71-55 on Wednesday, January 29. Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jtdnn8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jqx66l DEFIANCE, Ohio. – For the second time this season, the Hanover Panthers clawed out a victory over the Purple and Gold women’s basketball team. Defiance was able to overcome an 11-point second-half deficit to send the game into overtime, but Hanover took care of business in the extra period for an 88-77 road win. Sat, 25 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jqx66l https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jq09b8 DEFIANCE, Ohio. – In a wild and high intensity contest on Wednesday, January 22 the Defiance women’s basketball team captured its third-straight win, after a thrilling 74-73 victory over the Earlham Quakers. Wed, 22 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jq09b8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jp4m41 FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Purple and Gold women’s basketball team travels back to Defiance, Ohio tonight after a big 57-54 victory over the Franklin Grizzlies on Saturday, January 18. The Yellow Jackets were guided by a fantastic 23-point performance from Erica King, which included a triple with two seconds left to seal the win. Sat, 18 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jp4m41 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jnr29q DEFIANCE, Ohio. – It was a big night for the Lady Jackets basketball squad as they defeated the Bluffton Beavers 70-61 for their first home win of the 2013-14 season on Wednesday, January 15. Kelsey Tietje paced DC with 19 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and a pair of blocks. Wed, 15 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jnr29q https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jkvktb DEFIANCE, Ohio. – The Defiance women’s basketball team built an early nine-point lead over Rose-Hulman, but the Fightin’ Engineers were able come from behind and earn a hard fought 63-57 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference road victory. Sat, 11 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jkvktb https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jjrbp1 ANDERSON, Ind. – It was all about the defense on Wednesday, January 8, as the Lady Jacket basketball squad held the Anderson Ravens to 39 points in the mid-week Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference contest. Freshman Kelsey Tietje led DC with 16 points, 12 boards and three blocks, while senior Ashley Birchmeier came off the bench for 14 and eight. Wed, 08 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jjrbp1 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jizkfm GREENWOOD, Ind. – After her solid performance during the Albion Tournament and a record-setting outing against Hanover, Kelsey Tietje has been chosen as the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference player of the week. Mon, 06 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jizkfm https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jhvkok HANOVER, Ind. – An incredible 18 point, 26 rebound and five block performance from Kelsey Tietje was not enough on Saturday, January 4, as a nine-point halftime lead vanished and the Purple and Gold women’s basketball team dropped a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference contest to the Hanover Panthers 72-62. Fri, 03 Jan 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jhvkok https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519je67o1 ALBION, Mich. – After their solid performances from this past weekend, senior Hannah Harshman and freshman Kelsey Tietje were named to the Albion Classic All-Tournament Team. The pair helped DC to a 1-1 record during the tournament. Mon, 30 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519je67o1 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jd7rg7 ALBION, Mich. – After the DC women’s basketball team trailed by 19 early in the second half, it put together a run that cut the deficit to a triple with just under three minutes left in the game before falling to the Olivet Comets 61-56 in the second day of the Albion Tournament. Sun, 29 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519jd7rg7 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hnv2ud ALBION, Mich. – Megan Zachrich and Erica King each scored six points in overtime to lead the Defiance women’s basketball team to a 67-60 victory over the Albion Britons. DC improved to 3-6 on the 2013-14 campaign, while the host Britons dropped to 4-7. Sat, 28 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hnv2ud https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hmu81m DEFIANCE, Ohio – Another slow start hampered the Yellow Jackets, as they fell behind early to the Trine Thunder on Wednesday, December 18 and were never able to take the lead in the midweek contest. The visitors then sealed the deal with a late push and came away with a 65-57 road win. Wed, 18 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hmu81m https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hlax7i DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance women’s basketball team fought tooth and nail with defending Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference champion Transylvania, but the Yellow Jackets dropped a close contest to the Pioneers 65-59 on Saturday, December 14. Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hlax7i https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hjzs16 CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Mount St. Joseph Lions snapped a four-game losing streak to the Defiance College women’s basketball team with a 74-67 victory on Saturday, December 7. DC drops to 2-4 (0-2 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference), while the Lions grab their first win to move to 1-6 (1-1 HCAC). Sat, 07 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hjzs16 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hj99gi DEFIANCE, Ohio – For the seventh-straight contest, the DC women’s basketball team failed to grab a victory in its matchup with Manchester, as the Spartans toppled the Jackets by a final score of 61-40. Wed, 04 Dec 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hj99gi https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hichl0 NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Saint Mary's College Saturday afternoon 77-71. Sat, 30 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hichl0 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hg3vja DEFIANCE, Ohio – After a dominating weekend in the post for Kelsey Tietje, the first-year Yellow Jacket was selected to the Baldwin-Wallace Tournament Team. Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hg3vja https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hh67ph GREENWOOD, Ind. – The accolades continue to roll in for Defiance College’s Kelsey Tietje, as she was chosen as the player of the week for the Heartland Conference. This honor comes after Tietje’s all-tournament team selection from her play at Baldwin-Wallace over the weekend. Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hh67ph https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hf5jpr BEREA, Ohio – In the consolation game of the Baldwin-Wallace Tournament, the DC women’s basketball team fought hard against the Battling Bishops of Ohio Wesleyan, but came up short by a score of 70-68 on Saturday, November 23. OWU improves to 2-2, while the Jackets drop to 1-2. Sat, 23 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519hf5jpr https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519he0nzc BEREA, Ohio – It was a rough night for the Defiance College women’s basketball team, as the Yellow Jackets of Baldwin-Wallace took care of business at home by a score of 87-55. DC drops to 1-1 on the year, while B-W ups its record to 3-1. Fri, 22 Nov 2013 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2013-14/releases/20170519he0nzc