By Brooklyn Dean
12 Nov. 2026
The Karl H. Weaner Center was absolutely electrifying last night as the Defiance College women’s volleyball team went head-to-head with Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) for their first round in the WHAC Tournament! In front of the roaring student section, the Yellow Jackets sought out a bone-chilling 3-1 comeback victory! This is the first win in the quarterfinal in ages, breaking an ongoing drought for the program!
At first, things looked shaky, with UNOH taking the win of the first set. However, Defiance regrouped during the break and started to find their rhythm, tightening up their defense, controlling their serves, blocks and digs, and with the offense playing hard, the opposing team had to work for it. The energy on the court completely shifted by the second and third sets with an almost-too-close-for-comfort win.
The crowd continued to support, cheer and be the loudest they could be. By the time the fourth set rolled in front of our faces the Yellow Jackets had them. UNOH did not come close to the Jackets this round. We were all stunned and ready to celebrate! Everyone was happy, running onto the court for this insane pull of a win.
With this win, the women’s volleyball team just received their ticket to the WHAC Tournament semifinals! Next, they will be facing Cornerstone at Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday the 13th at 5:00 PM. If the Yellow Jackets bring their A-game like they did for the quarterfinals, that first win was just practice!
Go, Jackets, stingers up!