2012-13 Men's Tennis News

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Ross, Speelman Garner HCAC Honorable Mention Honors
Ross, Speelman Garner HCAC Honorable Mention Honors

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Juniors Mike Ross and Cord Speelman were recognized by the coaches in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference on Tuesday for their strong play during the 2013 men’s tennis season at Defiance.

DC Men’s Tennis Season Ends in First Round of HCAC Tourney
DC Men’s Tennis Season Ends in First Round of HCAC Tourney

INDIANAPOLIS – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Indianapolis to face the Franklin Grizzlies in the opening round of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament in the six versus three matchup.

Panthers Snap Yellow Jackets Three-Match Winning Streak
Panthers Snap Yellow Jackets Three-Match Winning Streak

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s tennis team played its final match of the regular season on Saturday morning, as the squad hosted Hanover in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup.

Jackets Clinch HCAC Postseason Berth in Win Over Bluffton
Jackets Clinch HCAC Postseason Berth in Win Over Bluffton

DEFIANCE, Ohio – With a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament berth on the line, the Defiance College men’s tennis program came through against arch-rival Bluffton to ensure the Jackets a spot in the postseason.

DC Moves One Step Closer to HCAC Tourney with Win
DC Moves One Step Closer to HCAC Tourney with Win

DEFIANCE, Ohio – In a make-up match from last week, the Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team hosted Anderson University in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference showdown with major postseason tournament implications.

Yellow Jackets Pull Out 5-4 Victory at Manchester
Yellow Jackets Pull Out 5-4 Victory at Manchester

N. MANCHESTER, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Manchester University on Monday afternoon for a makeup match that got cancelled last week due to weather.

Pioneers Prove Too Much for DC in HCAC Men’s Tennis
Pioneers Prove Too Much for DC in HCAC Men’s Tennis

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team traveled to Lexington, Ky. for a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tennis match against Transylvania University on Saturday.

Defiance Men’s Tennis Falls at Lake Erie College
Defiance Men’s Tennis Falls at Lake Erie College

PAINESVILLE, Ohio – The Yellow Jacket tennis squad dropped a road match to Lake Erie College on Thursday afternoon, as the Storm was just too much for the Purple and Gold in a 6-3 non-conference defeat.

Yellow Jacket Tennis Outmatched by Fightin’ Engineers
Yellow Jacket Tennis Outmatched by Fightin’ Engineers

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Defiance College hosted Rose-Hulman in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup on Sunday morning at the Dix Tennis Facility.

Defiance Men’s Tennis Takes Fourth at Trine Tournament
Defiance Men’s Tennis Takes Fourth at Trine Tournament

ANGOLA, Ind. – The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team traveled across the border to Indiana for the Trine Tournament on Friday evening and Saturday.

Yellow Jacket Tennis Bests Bethel by Score of 6-3
Yellow Jacket Tennis Bests Bethel by Score of 6-3

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s tennis program notched its fourth victory in its last five matches on Friday afternoon, as the Yellow Jackets pulled out a 6-3 win over non-conference opponent Bethel College.

DC’s Three-Match Win Streak Ends Against Earlham
DC’s Three-Match Win Streak Ends Against Earlham

RICHMOND, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team came into its match against Earlham, the top team in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, with a three-match winning streak on the line.

Yellow Jacket Men’s Tennis Wins Third Straight on Tuesday
Yellow Jacket Men’s Tennis Wins Third Straight on Tuesday

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s tennis team won its third-consecutive match on Tuesday afternoon in a 7-0 victory over Central State.

Defiance Men’s Tennis Cruises Past MSJ in HCAC Match
Defiance Men’s Tennis Cruises Past MSJ in HCAC Match

INCINNATI – The Yellow Jackets won their second-consecutive match on Friday, as the men’s tennis team traveled to Mount St. Joseph for a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference showdown.

Purple and Gold Tennis Places Third at Spring Tourney
Purple and Gold Tennis Places Third at Spring Tourney

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The DC men’s tennis team hosted the Defiance Spring Tourney on Saturday, as the Jackets hosted Alma, Goshen and Bluffton at the invite.

The Purple and Gold Wins Final Match of Spring Break Trip
The Purple and Gold Wins Final Match of Spring Break Trip

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team wrapped up its stay in South Carolina on Friday at the Spring Break Tennis Fest with matches against Marietta and Salve Regina.