https://www.defianceathletics.com en-us https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20200305jp5rpy DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College volleyball coach Brie Brenner has announced Nick Umbdenstock as the program’s new assistant coach. Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20200305jp5rpy https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191119l6jhy8 DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College volleyball has announced the 2019 4v4 Holiday Spiketacular, set to take place on Saturday, December 7.  Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191119l6jhy8 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191111gzzjpf CARMEL, Ind. - The league office announced on Monday afternoon that junior Morgan Porter (Defiance) and sophomore Delaney Monnin (Defiance/Tinora) earned top All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors to lead the way for the Defiance College volleyball team. Senior Jessi Davis (Delta) also earned all-conference accolades being named Honorable Mention. Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191111gzzjpf https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191106xz8tgv TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - For the second time this season, it took five exciting sets of volleyball to split Defiance College and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. After a meeting in early October, Defiance once again made the trip to west-central Indiana, this time for the opening round of HCAC Tournament action. The Fightin’ Engineers' prevailed by a 3-2 (25-20, 21-25, 15-25, 25-15, 15-12) margin in the postseason affair.  Wed, 06 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191106xz8tgv https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191102no4b96 DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College volleyball took to the court in the Karl H. Weaner Center one last time for the 2019 season on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets, celebrating Senior Day, emphatically sealed the regular season with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-21) victory over the Mount St. Joseph Lions.  Sat, 02 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191102no4b96 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191030xnb3xm BLUFFTON, Ohio - Defiance volleyball made the short journey to rival Bluffton for a crucial match in the hunt for a Heartland College Athletic Conference Tournament berth. The Yellow Jackets left the Sommer Center with a thrilling 3-2 (21-25, 25-16, 17-25, 25-22, 15-13) victory.  Wed, 30 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191030xnb3xm https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191026tk9wqg DEFIANCE, Ohio - A busy day in the Karl H. Weaner Center saw Defiance College volleyball host both Transylvania University and Olivet College in tri-match action. The Yellow Jackets fell to the nationally ranked Pioneers 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 25-17) before dropping the affair with the Comets 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 27-25).  Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191026tk9wqg https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191023vlhcy2 DEFIANCE, OHIO - As a good crowd filled in the Karl H. Weaner Center for Purple with a Purpose Night, Defiance College volleyball promptly rewarded the Yellow Jacket faithful with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-19) sweep of HCAC foe Anderson University.  Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191023vlhcy2 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191018xomzfo FRANKLIN, Ind. - A thrilling evening at Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Franklin College saw Defiance volleyball launch past the hosts with a three set rally Friday evening. The Yellow Jackets fought back to claim a massive HCAC victory, 3-2 (20-25, 19-25, 25-23, 25-14, 15-9).  Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191018xomzfo https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191016wggqq7 DEFIANCE, Ohio - With their backs against the wall, trailing Earlham 2-0, Defiance College volleyball set out to rally behind the support of the Yellow Jacket faithful on Wednesday evening. Ultimately, Defiance was defeated in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup, 3-1 (25-21, 28-26, 21-25, 26-24).  Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191016wggqq7 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191014lu9arc CARMEL, Ind. - Morgan Porter collected another Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week award Monday afternoon. Recently announced by the league office, Porter claims her second Defensive Player of the Week award of the season.  Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191014lu9arc https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191012r2xm0h TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Defiance College volleyball continued a busy stretch of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matches with a trip to Rose-Hulman on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell to Fighting Engineers is a tight five-set match. Sat, 12 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191012r2xm0h https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191009w4tlnw NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. - The Defiance College volleyball team recorded the first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference win in just the second HCAC match of the season on Wednesday evening. The Yellow Jackets soared to a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 25-22) win over Manchester.  Wed, 09 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191009w4tlnw https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191005qqm33j DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College volleyball team launched into the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference season with a five set thriller against Hanover College on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets dropped the close contest 3-2 (23-25, 25-16, 24-26, 25-20, 15-8).  Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20191005qqm33j https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190928rb6d7m KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Defiance College volleyball headed to Kalamazoo for a tri-match with the Hornets and the Alma Scots on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell to Alma 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-19) before rallying to defeat the hosts 3-2 (24-26, 25-19, 24-26, 25-23, 15-8).  Sat, 28 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190928rb6d7m https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190922fmia0k ADA, Ohio - Defiance College volleyball made the short journey to Ohio Northern University for a tri-match with the nationally ranked Polar Bears and the Kenyon College Ladies on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets split the day with a 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-19) loss to ONU and a 3-1 (17-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-21) win over Kenyon.  Sat, 21 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190922fmia0k https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190917va38zm DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College volleyball team continued their winning ways in front of a raucous Karl H. Weaner Center crowd on Tuesday evening. The Yellow Jackets left no one disappointed as they grabbed a 3-0 (26-24, 30-28, 25-20) victory over the Albion College Britons.  Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190917va38zm https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190914s7c3cj DELAWARE, Ohio -  Deja vu strikes again as the Defiance College volleyball team sweeps their Saturday opponents in tournament action. The Yellow Jackets defeated Wilmington 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 23-25, 25-12) at the Bishop Invitational before defeating the hosts Ohio Wesleyan 3-1 (28-30, 25-18, 25-17, 25-23).  Sat, 14 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190914s7c3cj https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190913x0gmje DELAWARE, Ohio - In a rematch of the season-opening battle, Defiance College volleyball took on the Otterbein Cardinals as part of another weekend-long tournament. This time at the Bishop Invitational hosted by Ohio Wesleyan, the Yellow Jackets took one game from the in-state foe before falling 3-1 (25-19, 25-15, 21-25, 25-13).  Fri, 13 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190913x0gmje https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190910v3b9xz DEFIANCE, Ohio - The large contingent of fans on hand in the Karl H. Weaner Center saw Defiance College volleyball continue their string of wins in the 2019 home opener. The Yellow Jackets flew to a 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) victory over the Adrian College Bulldogs.  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190910v3b9xz https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190909p41u5k CARMEL, Ind. - Just two weeks into the season, Defiance College volleyball has earned their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Week honor. Junior Morgan Porter (Defiance / Defiance) earned the recognition after her performance in last weeks five matches.  Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190909p41u5k https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190907wta8yf ERIE, Pa. - The Defiance College volleyball team had plenty to celebrate on Saturday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets grabbed two more victories with 3-1 (25-21, 20-25, 25-18, 25-21) and 3-1 (25-19, 25-21, 23-25, 25-22) defeats of Bethany and Fredonia respectively.  Sat, 07 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190907wta8yf https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190906z98r1v ERIE, Penn. - The Defiance College volleyball team hit the road for another packed weekend of action, this time visiting the Penn St.-Behrend Tournament. The Yellow Jackets fell in a close five set battle with Westminster 3-2 (25-20, 17-25, 14-25, 25-20, 18-16) before responding with an emphatic 3-0 (27-25, 25-13, 25-21) win over the hosts.  Fri, 06 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190906z98r1v https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190904x53qkw ANN ARBOR, MICH. - The Defiance College volleyball team, coming off a 3-1 start to the season, took their momentum to Concordia University on Wednesday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets were defeated by the Cardinals 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-20).  Wed, 04 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190904x53qkw https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190831q3nh8a COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Defiance College Volleyball team carried Friday's momentum into Saturday at the Pam Briggs Capital Classic. The Yellow Jackets swept their competition with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-10) win over Capital and a 3-1 (25-16, 25-17, 23-25, 25-21) defeat of St. John Fisher.  Sat, 31 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190831q3nh8a https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190830u8km58 COLUMBUS, OHIO - A season opening split saw the Defiance College Yellow Jacket volleyball program fall to Otterbein before defeating Lawrence in the Pam Briggs Capital Classic Friday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets fell 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-12) in the opening contest before rebounding with a sweep of their own at 3-0 (25-19, 25-20, 25-18).  Fri, 30 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190830u8km58 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190821jail4n DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference volleyball coaches' preseason poll, released Thursday morning, found the Defiance College program ranked ninth.  Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wvball/2019-20/releases/20190821jail4n