Mike Ross

Mike Ross
Mike Ross
  • Hometown:
    Bryan, Ohio
  • Year:
    Sr
  • High School:
    Bryan
  • Major:
    Sport Management
Bio

Senior (2014): Named to the All-HCAC Team ... Played in 17 singles matches on the season … Finished with a 4-13 record overall in singles play … Finished 1-5 in conference play in singles matches … Went 4-13 in one singles ... Played in 17 doubles matches on the season with partner Ryan Nelson … Duo Finished with a 7-10 record overall in doubles play and went 3-3 in conference play … Went 7-10 in one doubles.

Junior (2013): Honorable Mention All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference selection … Earned a record of 5-8 while competing in first singles and notched a 3-4 mark in HCAC competition … Combined to have a 5-7 mark between first and second doubles action with a 2-4 record in HCAC play … Selected to HCAC Preseason Player to Watch List.

Sophomore (2012): Competed as a member of the DC men’s golf team.

Freshman (2011): Combined to have a 4-10 record between first, second and third singles with an 0-2 record in HCAC play … Competed in all three doubles areas and combined for a record of 5-9 with a 1-1 mark in HCAC doubles competition … Selected to HCAC Preseason Player to Watch List.

Prep: Lettered in tennis at Bryan High for head coach Mitchell Owens … Also competed in golf during high school career.

Personal: Born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ... Son of Dana and Keith Ross ... Has one sister; Michala ... Majoring in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration ... Also competes as a member of the DC men’s golf team.

News mentions
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 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.

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.

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.

Purple and Gold shutout Pioneers in HCAC-OAC matchup
Purple and Gold shutout Pioneers in HCAC-OAC matchup

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – After the Marietta Pioneers defeated the Defiance men’s tennis team during the 2013 spring trip at Hilton Head 8-1, the Yellow Jackets returned the favor this year with a dominating 9-0 victory over the OAC foe on Tuesday, March 11.

Wittenberg tops DC on day two of Spring Break trip
Wittenberg tops DC on day two of Spring Break trip

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Yellow Jacket men’s tennis team had its three-match winning streak halted on Monday, as the Wittenberg Tigers defeated Defiance 7-2 on the second day of play at Hilton Head.

Defiance buzzes past Wasps in first match at Hilton Head
Defiance buzzes past Wasps in first match at Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Purple and Gold men’s tennis squad got its spring break trip started on high note, as it stung the Emory & Henry Wasps for a 5-4 victory Sunday afternoon and extended its winning streak to three matches.

Yellow Jackets open HCAC play with big win over Franklin
Yellow Jackets open HCAC play with big win over Franklin

DEFIANCE, Ohio - The Defiance College Yellow Jackets picked up a statement victory Friday evening and opened up HCAC play with a 6-3 victory over Franklin College.

Yellow Jackets open up season with double dual match split
Yellow Jackets open up season with double dual match split

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College Men’s Tennis team started off its season with a double dual match featuring Baldwin-Wallace and Saint Francis Saturday night.

DC men’s tennis chosen to finish seventh in HCAC
DC men’s tennis chosen to finish seventh in HCAC

GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference preseason polls are in for men’s tennis and four Yellow Jackets were named to this season’s Players to Watch list, along with the Purple and Gold taking seventh in the polls with 26 points.