2021-22 Defiance Women's Basketball News

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Defiance Athletics celebrates 2022 Swarm Awards
Defiance Athletics celebrates 2022 Swarm Awards

The Defiance Athletic Department and the Purple and Gold Club presented the The 2022 Swarm Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes and teams on Sunday, May 1.

17 Yellow Jackets named to Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC Team
17 Yellow Jackets named to Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC Team

The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) has announced the Winter honorees for Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC with 17 Defiance student-athletes receiving the honor.

HCAC Announcers Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams
HCAC Announcers Winter All-Sportsmanship Teams

Jermone Johnson,Briawna Francis, Rontonio Scott, and Katelyn Smith have been named to the Christopher M. Ragsdale All-HCAC Sportsmanship Teams.

Steinbrunner and Speed receive All-HCAC accolades for Women's Basketball
Steinbrunner and Speed receive All-HCAC accolades for Women's Basketball

The Heartland Athletic Collegiate Conference has named Defiance women's basketball junior Taylor Steinbrunner and senior Nysha Speed All-HCAC Honorable Mention after their stellar play this season.

Women's Basketball comes up short in HCAC Quarterfinals
Women's Basketball comes up short in HCAC Quarterfinals

The Defiance women's basketball team saw their season come to an end on Sunday afternoon, falling Rose-Hulman on the road in the quarterfinals of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament.

Women's Basketball falls in Bluffton in regular season finale
Women's Basketball falls in Bluffton in regular season finale

The Defiance women's basketball team concluded the regular season on Friday night with a 78-59 loss to rival Bluffton.

Steinbrunner and Sparks drop career-highs to spark win against Earlham
Steinbrunner and Sparks drop career-highs to spark win against Earlham

Junior Taylor Steinbrunner dropped 30 points while junior Lexie Sparks scored 21 points to each notch career-highs in a win against Earlham in HCAC action on Tuesday night, 83-74.

Women's Basketball celebrates Senior Day with a win
Women's Basketball celebrates Senior Day with a win

The Defiance women's basketball team celebrated Senior Day by earning a win against Rose-Hulman in HCAC action on Saturday afternoon, 56-48.

Women's Basketball drops road game to Anderson
Women's Basketball drops road game to Anderson

The Defiance women's basketball team was defeated by Anderson on Wednesday night in HCAC play, falling to the Ravens by a score of 77-64.

Five Yellow Jackets score in double figures in rout of Manchester
Five Yellow Jackets score in double figures in rout of Manchester

Five Defiance women's basketball players scored in double figures in an 84-67 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory over Manchester. The Yellow Jackets were paced by senior Nysha Speed who scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

Women's Basketball falls to Transylvania
Women's Basketball falls to Transylvania

The Defiance women's basketball team faced off against Transylvania on Saturday afternoon, suffering an 87-53 loss to a Transylvania team that is ranked No. 2 in the country in the WBCA Top 25.

Women's Basketball notches big road HCAC win at Hanover
Women's Basketball notches big road HCAC win at Hanover

The Defiance women's basketball team notched a big road Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference win at Hanover on Saturday afternoon, 69-63. This marks their fourth straight HCAC victory.

Women's Basketball tames Lions 70-59
Women's Basketball tames Lions 70-59

The Defiance women's basketball team tamed the Mount St. Joseph Lions in HCAC action on Wednesday night, 70-59.

Steinbrunner scores career-high 26 points against Hiram
Steinbrunner scores career-high 26 points against Hiram

Defiance junior Taylor Steinbrunner scored a career-high 26 points in the Yellow Jackets' heartbreaking, 70-69 to Hiram in a nonconference contest.

Big shots help lead women's basketball past Franklin
Big shots help lead women's basketball past Franklin

The Defiance women’s basketball team defeated Franklin in HCAC play on Saturday evening to earn their second consecutive victory.

Women's Basketball overpowers Earlham in 80-64 win
Women's Basketball overpowers Earlham in 80-64 win

The Defiance women's basketball team defeated Earlham by a score of 80-64 on Wednesday night in HCAC play.