2011-12 Men's Swimming News
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March 27, 2012
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College will be joining up with the NCAA to celebrate Division III Week from April 9-15. DC will use the week to recognize the many academic achievements, athletic accomplishments and committed involvement in leadership, community and campus activities of its student-athletes.
March 09, 2012
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College Athletics Director Jenni Morrison announced on Friday that Athena Miller had been hired to become the head coach for the Yellow Jacket men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs.
February 18, 2012
AKRON, Ohio – The Yellow Jackets’ men’s swimming team finished its first ever season on Saturday at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships. The squad placed sixth at the championships totaling 51 points over the three days of the meet.
February 17, 2012
AKRON, Ohio – Freshman swimmer Dylan Textor led the DC men’s swimming team to a solid day two performance at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships. On the day, the three-man Defiance squad earned 19 points, nearly tripling its point total from the beginning of the day.
February 16, 2012
AKRON, Ohio – The Yellow Jackets’ men’s swimming team is in sixth place through ten events at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships in Akron, Ohio. The DC men totaled 11 points on the day.
February 02, 2012
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the past week of in the pool for the Yellow Jackets' men's and women's swimming teams in the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
January 28, 2012
FRANKLIN, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s swimming team finished in fourth place at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Invitational on Saturday afternoon. The Jackets finished the meet with a total of 14 points.
January 26, 2012
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Sports Information Department, in partnership with Streamline Technologies, officially launched a redesigned online home for the Yellow Jackets on Thursday, with the aim of further increasing DC’s ability to showcase the student-athletes of its 22 varsity athletic programs.
January 20, 2012

DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the past week of action for the Yellow Jackets' swimming team in the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.

January 14, 2012
WOOSTER, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s swimming team was defeated by Ohio Wesleyan and Wooster on Saturday afternoon. DC lost to Ohio Wesleyan by a score of 21-178 and to Wooster by a final of 28-177.
January 11, 2012
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College home swimming and diving meet against Albion on Saturday, January 21 has been cancelled. The meet will not be rescheduled.
December 12, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the Yellow Jacket swimming and diving teams' performance against Urbana during the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
December 10, 2011
ADA, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s swimming and diving team fell to Ohio Northern University on Saturday by a score of 247-33. Ohio Northern is a perennial elite program in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
December 05, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - The 2011-2012 winter poster can now be enjoyed as a wallpaper. The poster showcases Yellow Jackets from the winter seasons and includes the full schedule for those teams. The wallpaper is available in two sizes, so find the best fit and enjoy your new desktop background.
December 03, 2011
URBANA, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s swimming and diving squad continued its season after a two week break for Thanksgiving. The Yellow Jackets traveled to Urbana University on Saturday afternoon and fell to the Blue Knights by a total score of 91-42.
December 01, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the Yellow Jacket swimming and diving teams' performance against Hiram during the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
December 01, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Athletic Media Relations Department, in partnership with Digipixart, officially launched a brand new online photo store on December 7. To celebrate the exciting new opportunity with Yellow Jacket fans, all products will be marked down 20 percent between now and January 1.
November 21, 2011
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Defiance College freshman swimmer Dylan Textor was recognized on Monday receiving Ohio Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Week honors. The award marks the second time in as many weeks that a DC swimmer has earned the recognition, and the first time a member of the men’s team has won swimmer of the week.
November 19, 2011
HIRAM, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s swimming and diving team traveled to Hiram College on Saturday. They Jackets were defeated by the Terriers by a total score of 83-74. Even in defeat, DC had many impressive performances on the afternoon.
November 18, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the Yellow Jacket swimming and diving teams' performance against Baldwin-Wallace and St. Mary's during the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
November 11, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s swimming and diving team hosted its first ever Ohio Athletic Conference meet on Friday evening, as DC was defeated by Baldwin-Wallace by an overall score of 78-43.
November 09, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the Yellow Jacket swimming and diving teams' performance against Franklin College during the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
November 05, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The DC men’s swimming and diving team hosted its second meet of the season as it was defeated by Franklin College by a score of 168-63. The small squad did not have the necessary depth to compete for the victory, but its members posted a strong showing for the first year program.
November 03, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" recaps the Yellow Jacket swimming and diving teams' performance at their first-ever swim meet during the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
October 29, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s swimming and diving team competed in its first ever meet in program history, meaning every time from a DC swimmer resulted in a new Defiance College record. The Yellow Jackets hosted Alma College in the meet.
October 27, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Yellow Jackets’ men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams begin their first-ever season this weekend, as they host Alma College and Ursuline College. Head Coach Tyler Dixon is eager to begin the new program.
October 24, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" previews the inaugural men's and women's diving teams in the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
October 17, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio - Defiance College's "Inside the Hive" previews the inaugural men's and women's swimming teams in the latest episode. All ITH shows can be viewed by visiting DC's official YouTube channel.
September 16, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College took another step towards realizing a long-awaited dream of an on-campus field house on Friday, as it highlighted the 2011 Homecoming by dedicating the 85,250-square foot facility. As part of the festivities, the building was officially named the George M. Smart Athletic Center.
July 27, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College athletics department and head swimming and diving coach Tyler Dixon have announced the addition of Chelsea Colton as the first diving coach in program history.
June 16, 2011
DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College and the Ohio Athletic Conference recently announced that the Yellow Jackets would join the OAC for the 2011-2012 year as an associate member for the sport of swimming and diving.
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