Matt Tanney

Associate Vice President, Director of Athletics

Mentions

A large group of people in business attire pose for a group photo in a conference room with wood paneling and blue carpeting.

July 23, 2026

Denison’s four national championships honored by Sen. Husted in Washington

Fresh off their NCAA titles and a historic year, Big Red student-athletes and coaching staff honored with invitation from Husted to the nation’s capital.

A woman in athletic gear performs a vertical jump test while a man in sportswear records results on a tablet. The scene takes place in a gym with mirrors and exercise equipment visible in the background.

June 23, 2026

From force plates to playbooks: How Denison Athletics is turning data into a competitive edge

Five students majoring in data analytics have developed an innovative dashboard allowing coaches to monitor their players’ fitness trends.

The front of the Mitchell Center is lit up by lights.

June 18, 2026

Denison’s athletic facilities ranked among nation’s best

Latest ranking directed at high school student-athletes includes the Big Red as a top DIII school.

Three NCAA championship trophies lined up in front of a large red well with the white block letters that say "Go Big Red"

June 12, 2026

Denison makes NCAA history with three-title run

The Big Red program is the first in Ohio to win three Division III NCAA championships in three different sports in the same year.

The Denison baseball team poses for a photo with their national championship trophy.

June 5, 2026

Big Red’s golden year continues with baseball’s first NCAA title

Denison rallies from a three-run deficit in the deciding game to culminate their greatest season and deliver a third NCAA title to the Big Red this year.

A sports team wearing hats raises a trophy together amid falling confetti in an indoor arena, celebrating a championship victory.

March 23, 2026

Within a few hours, Denison claims two national championships

Athletics program joins rare company, as both the women’s basketball team and men’s swimming and diving team delivered NCAA titles in a single day.

A crowd of fans fill the bleachers as women's basketball players salute them from the court.

February 25, 2026

Big Red basketball thriving on the court and in the stands

Fan engagement has been an emphasis for the athletics department. Denison hopes to carry over great support as it hosts NCAC tournaments.

A man in a blue suit shakes hands with two men in suits as they hand him an award.

February 6, 2026

A big night for Eric Colaco and Denison supporters who backed him

The former Big Red baseball star earned a prestigious honor at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards with an assist from Denison faithful.

Fencing coach Peter Grandbois with several fencers in uniform.

January 6, 2026

Denison adds men’s fencing to its varsity lineup

Under the leadership of coach Peter Grandbois, the men’s program hopes to follow the same path of success enjoyed by the Big Red women’s fencing team.

Women in a swimming pool playing water polo.

September 4, 2025

Water polo to become Denison’s 27th varsity sport

Big Red begins play as a club team in the 2025-26 academic year before transitioning to the varsity level. Tim Sherwood named its first coach.

Denison’s athletic facilities ranked among nation’s best

Gracie Cates ’26 is recognized for exceptional leadership

Preparing students to thrive in a digital world

Matt Tanney

Mentions

Denison’s four national championships honored by Sen. Husted in Washington

From force plates to playbooks: How Denison Athletics is turning data into a competitive edge

Denison’s athletic facilities ranked among nation’s best

Denison makes NCAA history with three-title run

Big Red’s golden year continues with baseball’s first NCAA title

Within a few hours, Denison claims two national championships

Big Red basketball thriving on the court and in the stands

A big night for Eric Colaco and Denison supporters who backed him

Denison adds men’s fencing to its varsity lineup

Water polo to become Denison’s 27th varsity sport