2021 Defiance Men's Soccer News

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Lubich promoted to Men's Soccer Head Coach
Lubich promoted to Men's Soccer Head Coach

The Defiance Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Josh Lubich to the Men's Soccer Head Coach position after serving as the assistant coach last season.

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.

Ethan Paseka signs with Defiance College Men's Soccer
Ethan Paseka signs with Defiance College Men's Soccer

The Defiance College men's soccer team held a special signing day during their 2022 Spring Game on Saturday afternoon to announce its newest member of the team, Ethan Paseka.

Killam and Svanberg named to OCSA Academic All-Ohio Second Team
Killam and Svanberg named to OCSA Academic All-Ohio Second Team

The Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association has named Defiance men's soccer junior goalie Orry Killam and junior forward Noah Svanberg to the Academic All-Ohio Second Team for their outstanding efforts in the classroom.

22 student-athletes named to Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC team
22 student-athletes named to Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC team

The HCAC has announced the Fall honorees for the Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC Team with 22 Defiance student-athletes earning spots.

Seven student-athletes named to HCAC All-Sportsmanship teams
Seven student-athletes named to HCAC All-Sportsmanship teams

On Tuesday morning, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference announced the Christopher M. Ragsdale All-Sportsmanship teams for the fall of 2021.

Men's soccer comes up short in HCAC Championship Game
Men's soccer comes up short in HCAC Championship Game

The Defiance men's soccer team was defeated by Hanover in penalty kicks, 5-4 in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship Game. The Yellow Jackets held the Panthers scoreless for 110 minutes but fell just short in the shootout to see their incredible playoff run come to an end.

Men's soccer upsets Rose-Hulman to advance to HCAC Championship
Men's soccer upsets Rose-Hulman to advance to HCAC Championship

The fifth-seeded Defiance men's soccer team upset top seed Rose-Hulman by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday night to advance to their first Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference Championship game since 2003. 

Svanberg, Martinez and Maurer earn All-HCAC honors
Svanberg, Martinez and Maurer earn All-HCAC honors

Defiance junior forward Noah Svanberg (Grand Rapids, Ohio/Otsego) and freshman defender Josue Martinez (Dayton, Ohio/Fairmont) have been named to the All-Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference Second Team for their efforts this season. Junior defender Joshua Maurer (Springfield, Ohio/Kenton Ridge) earned a spot on the All-Honorable Mention team.

Stiner named HCAC Athlete of the Week
Stiner named HCAC Athlete of the Week

Defiance senior Chase Stiner (St. Joseph, Ill./St. Joseph-Ogden) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Offensive Athlete of Week as announced by the conference on Monday afternoon.

Men's soccer defeats Franklin to advance to HCAC Semifinals
Men's soccer defeats Franklin to advance to HCAC Semifinals

The Defiance men's soccer team defeated Franklin by a score of 4-2 on Saturday night to advance to Heartland Colligate Athletic Conference Semifinals. The win is the Yellow Jackets' first playoff victory since they defeated Manchester 2-1 in the HCAC Semifinals on November 4, 2003.

Men's soccer wins thriller on Senior Day
Men's soccer wins thriller on Senior Day

The Defiance men's soccer team celebrated Senior Day against Earlham on Wednesday afternoon with a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Quakers. Fittingly, Defiance's seniors contributed significantly to the win with Chase Stiner recording a goal and an assist and Jeremy Jimenez netting the game-winning goal late in the second half.

Men's soccer falls at Franklin
Men's soccer falls at Franklin

The Defiance men's soccer team was defeated by the Franklin Grizzles, 2-0 on Saturday afternoon. Defiance's Jacob Rygula made his Defiance history with his 74th career game played, establishing a new program record.

Men's soccer takes down MSJ on the road
Men's soccer takes down MSJ on the road

The Defiance men's soccer team defeated Mount St. Joseph 2-1 on Wednesday night to end their four-game losing streak and pick up a key Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference victory thanks to goals from junior Armando Campos-Ortiz and senior Eli Rogers.

Men's soccer edged by Hanover
Men's soccer edged by Hanover

The Defiance men's soccer team suffered a close loss to conference-leading Hanover on Saturday afternoon, falling 1-0.

Men's soccer drops heartbreaker in 2OT
Men's soccer drops heartbreaker in 2OT

The Defiance men's soccer team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Anderson on Wednesday afternoon, falling to the Ravens 2-1 in the second overtime period.