2013-14 Men's Tennis News

Season
17 Yellow Jackets named to Spring All-HCAC Academic List
17 Yellow Jackets named to Spring All-HCAC Academic List

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference released its Academic All-Conference Honorees list today for the spring semester and Defiance College was well represented with 17 student-athletes making the list, third most in the conference.

Five Yellow Jackets named to All-HCAC
Five Yellow Jackets named to All-HCAC

GREENWOOD, Ind. – With the conclusion of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference tennis season this past weekend, the conference has released its All-HCAC Teams.

Yellow Jackets drop round one in HCAC Tournament
Yellow Jackets drop round one in HCAC Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Yellow Jackets fell in round one to Franklin 5-1. With the loss at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament, DC’s season is effectively over after a strong year.

Defiance Tennis closes regular season with 7-2 win over MSJ
Defiance Tennis closes regular season with 7-2 win over MSJ

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College Men's Tennis team closed out the 2014 regular season on Saturday with a 7-2 victory over MSJ, securing a top-half finish in the HCAC Standings and a HCAC Tournament berth set for next weekend.

Yellow Jackets Tennis falls 5-4 to HCAC-leading Earlham
Yellow Jackets Tennis falls 5-4 to HCAC-leading Earlham

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College men’s tennis team came up short in an upset bid Wednesday afternoon, as the they took on conference leader Earlham, falling by a score of 5-4.

DC Men's Tennis falls to Transylvania
DC Men's Tennis falls to Transylvania

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Men’s Tennis team fell to Transylvania Saturday afternoon, falling short in a comeback effort, 5-4.

Yellow Jackets streak at five after win over Bethel
Yellow Jackets streak at five after win over Bethel

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College men's tennis team improved its winning streak to five game with a 6-3 win at home versus Bethel College on Monday.

Defiance comes from behind for 5-4 win at Hanover
Defiance comes from behind for 5-4 win at Hanover

HANOVER, Ind. - Last year, the Defiance College men's tennis team was defeated by Hanover 0-9 in the final match of the regular season.

Yellow Jackets win third straight with 7-2 victory over Ravens
Yellow Jackets win third straight with 7-2 victory over Ravens

ANDERSON, Ind. - Defiance College men’s tennis team was able to pull off its third victory in row Wednesday with a 7-2 win against Anderson University in HCAC play.

Defiance sweeps Manchester for HCAC win
Defiance sweeps Manchester for HCAC win

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets Men’s Tennis team triumphed over Manchester University on Wednesday night to achieve their second shutout of the season, claiming victory with a 9-0 win.

Jackets sting Red Wolves in Monday mat
Jackets sting Red Wolves in Monday mat

RICHMOND, Ind. – After being down 4-1 through doubles action and the first two rounds of singles play, the Defiance men’s tennis team stormed back to take the final four singles matches and steal away a big road win over the Indiana University East Red Wolves on Monday, March 31.

Men's Tennis falls in tight battle to Rose-Hulman
Men's Tennis falls in tight battle to Rose-Hulman

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets Men's Tennis team suffered its first defeat in HCAC play this season in a tightly contested battle to Rose-Hulman on Friday night.

Scots shut out Jackets in Friday afternoon affair
Scots shut out Jackets in Friday afternoon affair

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Alma College Scots had the DC men’s tennis team’s number on Friday, March 21, as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association foe was the first squad this season to shut out the Purple and Gold with a 9-0 victory.

Bulldogs best Purple and Gold in home matchup
Bulldogs best Purple and Gold in home matchup

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The DC men’s tennis team fell to a tough Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association opponent on Thursday, March 20 when the Adrian Bulldogs came away with a 7-2 road victory over the Jackets.

DC falls in last spring break matchup
DC falls in last spring break matchup

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – DC concluded its spring break trip with a 6-3 loss to instate rival, Ohio Wesleyan.

Jackets jump to 5-2 in 2014 with win over Lakers
Jackets jump to 5-2 in 2014 with win over Lakers

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – It took the DC men’s tennis squad till April 5 last season to reach five wins, but the Purple and Gold have found a groove in 2014, as it won its third match at Hilton Head with a 7-2 victory over the Roosevelt Lakers on Wednesday, March 12.