Tyler Anderson

Tyler Anderson
Tyler Anderson
  • Hometown:
    Sidney, Ohio
  • Year:
    So.
  • High School:
    Houston
  • Events:
    Pole Vault
  • Major:
    Psychology
News mentions
Men’s Track Takes Fourth at HCAC Outdoor Championships
Men’s Track Takes Fourth at HCAC Outdoor Championships

HANOVER, Ind. – The men’s track and field team finished fourth at the 2011 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships. Rose-Hulman won the championship meet with 226.50 points, while Franklin (123), Manchester (88.5), Defiance (80) and Anderson (74) rounded out the top five.

Men Tied for Third After First Day of Outdoor Championships
Men Tied for Third After First Day of Outdoor Championships

HANOVER, Ind. – The Yellow Jackets are locked in a three-way tie for third place after the first day of action at the 2011 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships. Rose-Hulman leads the way with 73 points, while Earlham (30), Defiance (29), Anderson (29) and Franklin (29) comprise the two through five spots.

Beaverson Leads Men’s Track at AU-Preconference Invite
Beaverson Leads Men’s Track at AU-Preconference Invite

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Jackets traveled to Anderson University on Thursday to get a final tune-up before the HCAC Outdoor Championships next weekend. Junior thrower, Josh Beaverson, highlighted the AU Pre-Conference Invitational for Defiance with a pair of season-best performances.

Men’s Track Runs Strong at Adrian All-American Invitational
Men’s Track Runs Strong at Adrian All-American Invitational

ADRIAN, Mich. – The men’s track and field team shook up its record books at the Adrian College All-American Invitational on Saturday. Three different Yellow Jacket runners turned in All-Ohio qualifying performances in the 1,500-meter run at the meet.

Men’s Track and Field Defends Title at Dick Small Invitational
Men’s Track and Field Defends Title at Dick Small Invitational

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Justin Perkins broke his own school record in the 5,000-meter run, and the men’s track and field team defended its title at the Dick Small Invitational on Saturday. The Jackets earned 191.50 points to take top honors in their first meet of the 2011 outdoor season.

Men’s Track and Field Ranked Second in HCAC Preseason Poll
Men’s Track and Field Ranked Second in HCAC Preseason Poll

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s track and field team received a second-place ranking with 89 points in the 2011 HCAC Preseason Coaches Poll, released by the conference office on Wednesday. Defiance also had five athletes placed on the Preseason Athletes-to-Watch list.

DC Track and Field Ends Indoor Season at North Central
DC Track and Field Ends Indoor Season at North Central

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The Defiance College track and field team wrapped up its 2011 indoor season on Friday evening, at the North Central College Last Chance Qualifier in Naperville, Ill. DC’s Tyler Anderson, Justin Perkins, Marlea Rolander and Austin Trivett made the trip to compete.

Tyler Anderson Named HCAC Field Athlete of the Week
Tyler Anderson Named HCAC Field Athlete of the Week

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Defiance’s Tyler Anderson was recognized as the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Field Athlete of the Week on Monday, after taking top honors in the pole vault at the Fred Wilt Memorial Invitational on Saturday, while leading DC to a second-place team finish.

Bidlack Shines in DC’s Second-Place Finish at Fred Wilt Meet
Bidlack Shines in DC’s Second-Place Finish at Fred Wilt Meet

ANDERSON, Ind. – Seth Bidlack turned in a school-record and conference-leading performance in the 1,000-meter run, and the Yellow Jackets finished second out of 13 teams at the Fred Wilt Memorial Invitational at Anderson University on Saturday.

DC Places Second at Inaugural HCAC Indoor Championships
DC Places Second at Inaugural HCAC Indoor Championships

ANDERSON, Ind. – The Yellow Jackets placed second at the inaugural Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Championships, held at Anderson University on Saturday. Defiance garnered 100 points on the day, and saw Austin Trivett honored as the Most Outstanding Field Athlete.

Men’s Track and Field Has Seven Earn Indoor All-Ohio Honors
Men’s Track and Field Has Seven Earn Indoor All-Ohio Honors

GAMBIER, Ohio – The men’s track and field team placed 13th with 15.50 points in the Div. III Indoor All-Ohio Championships at Kenyon College on Saturday. Defiance saw seven of its athletes receive Indoor All-Ohio honors, and broke a school record in the distance medley relay for the second-straight year.

Men’s Track Takes Second Place at Polar Bear Invitational
Men’s Track Takes Second Place at Polar Bear Invitational

ADA, Ohio – The men’s track and field team finished second with 151 points at the Polar Bear Invitational on Saturday. DC’s Justin Perkins recorded the fastest 1,000-meter dash time in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference this season with a personal-best time of 2:44.51.

DC Sets Marks at Season-Opening Northwest Ohio Invitational
DC Sets Marks at Season-Opening Northwest Ohio Invitational

FINDLAY, Ohio – DC’s 2011 indoor track and field season got under way on Friday, when the Jackets took part in the Northwest Ohio Invitational in Findlay, Ohio. HCAC Preseason Runner-to-Watch, Justin Perkins, got off to a good start by breaking DC’s school record in the 3,000-meter run.