https://www.defianceathletics.com en-us https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503loqgvc 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. Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220503loqgvc https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220316kdcy3g The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) has announced the Winter honorees for Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC with 17 Defiance student-athletes receiving the honor. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220316kdcy3g https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220308h6355f Jermone Johnson,Briawna Francis, Rontonio Scott, and Katelyn Smith have been named to the Christopher M. Ragsdale All-HCAC Sportsmanship Teams. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/general/2021-22/releases/20220308h6355f https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220222ojg3ht The Heartland Athletic Collegiate Conference has named Defiance women's basketball junior Taylor Steinbrunner and senior Nysha Speed All-HCAC Honorable Mention after their stellar play this season. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220222ojg3ht https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220220qoliv6 The Defiance women's basketball team saw their season come to an end on Sunday afternoon, falling Rose-Hulman on the road in the quarterfinals of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220220qoliv6 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220218u1l1kn The Defiance women's basketball team concluded the regular season on Friday night with a 78-59 loss to rival Bluffton. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220218u1l1kn https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220215xjixof Junior Taylor Steinbrunner dropped 30 points while junior Lexie Sparks scored 21 points to each notch career-highs in a win against Earlham in HCAC action on Tuesday night, 83-74. Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220215xjixof https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220212r9molz The Defiance women's basketball team celebrated Senior Day by earning a win against Rose-Hulman in HCAC action on Saturday afternoon, 56-48. Sat, 12 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220212r9molz https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220209xgomwd The Defiance women's basketball team was defeated by Anderson on Wednesday night in HCAC play, falling to the Ravens by a score of 77-64. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220209xgomwd https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207xqhsib Five Defiance women's basketball players scored in double figures in an 84-67 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory over Manchester. The Yellow Jackets were paced by senior Nysha Speed who scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220207xqhsib https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220205r23aju The Defiance women's basketball team faced off against Transylvania on Saturday afternoon, suffering an 87-53 loss to a Transylvania team that is ranked No. 2 in the country in the WBCA Top 25. Sat, 05 Feb 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220205r23aju https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129nd44vf The Defiance women's basketball team notched a big road Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference win at Hanover on Saturday afternoon, 69-63. This marks their fourth straight HCAC victory. Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220129nd44vf https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220126v4jjca The Defiance women's basketball team tamed the Mount St. Joseph Lions in HCAC action on Wednesday night, 70-59. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220126v4jjca https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220123t998oh Defiance junior Taylor Steinbrunner scored a career-high 26 points in the Yellow Jackets' heartbreaking, 70-69 to Hiram in a nonconference contest. Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220123t998oh https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220122pyryp4 The Defiance women’s basketball team defeated Franklin in HCAC play on Saturday evening to earn their second consecutive victory. Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220122pyryp4 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220119xacv63 The Defiance women's basketball team defeated Earlham by a score of 80-64 on Wednesday night in HCAC play. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220119xacv63 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220112xlp0y2 The Defiance women's basketball team fell in a tough HCAC battle against Anderson at home on Wednesday night, 77-67. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220112xlp0y2 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220105vpv8dw The Defiance women's basketball was defeated by HCAC rival Bluffton in overtime 76-71 on Wednesday evening. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220105vpv8dw https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220101w1551r The Defiance women's basketball team extended their winning streak to three games with a 66-59 non-conference win over Heidelberg on New Year's Day.  Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20220101w1551r https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211216vdwjsx The Defiance women's basketball team conquered Kalamazoo on the road in non-conference action on Thursday night, 71-47. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211216vdwjsx https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211211vj16u6 The Defiance women's basketball team defeated Hanover in overtime on Saturday afternoon, 71-67 to snap a two-game skid. Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211211vj16u6 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211204p8hiq7 The Defiance women's basketball team slipped in their road match-up against Franklin in HCAC play on Saturday afternoon, 74-62. Sat, 04 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211204p8hiq7 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211201x3ipep The Defiance women's basketball team suffered their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference loss of the season on Wednesday night falling to Manchester 68-58. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211201x3ipep https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211124q6fl5b The Defiance women's basketball defeated Mount St. Joseph 83-70 on Wednesday night in their first Heartland Collegiate Atheltic Conference game of the season. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211124q6fl5b https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211120onfupt Senior Nysha Speed and junior Taylor Steinbrunner each notched a double-double to help lead the Defiance women's basketball team past St. Mary's on Saturday afternoon, 65-53. Sat, 20 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211120onfupt https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211117wiguz7 The Defiance women's basketball team lost a heartbreaking game to Ohio Wesleyan on Wednesday night, 49-47. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211117wiguz7 https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211115lem66y Defiance senior Nysha Speed (Sterling Heights, Mich. / L'Anse Creuse North) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week after recording double-doubles in each of the first two games of the season. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211115lem66y https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211113vo6doy The Defiance women's basketball defeated Bryant & Stratton (Cleveland) on Saturday evening, 62-46. Sat, 13 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211113vo6doy https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211108y3iuke The Defiance women's basketball team defeated Adrian in their season opener on Monday night, 64-59. Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211108y3iuke https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211104hr2fu7 The Defiance women’s basketball team will open the 2021-22 season on Monday night when they host Adrain at the Karl H. Weaner Center at 7:30 p.m. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.defianceathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2021-22/releases/20211104hr2fu7