Adam Swisher

Adam Swisher
Adam Swisher
  • Hometown:
    Bedford, Mich.
  • Year:
    So
  • High School:
    Bedford
  • Major:
    Social Work
Bio

Sophomore (2016):  Honorable mention All-HCAC ... Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC ... Played in 19 singles matches for the season ... Finished with an 11-8 overall record in singles play ... Finished 3-5 in conference play at the second singles spot ... Completed 19 doubles matches at the one spot ... Finished with an overall doubles record of 12-7 and 4-4 in conference play. 

Freshman (2015):  Named to the HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team ... Played in 17 singles matches for the season ... Finished with a 11-6 record overall in singles play at the fourth, fifth and sixth singles spots ... Finished 6-2 in conference play ... Completed 18 doubles matches at the two and three spots ... Finished with an overall doubles record of 8-10 and 3-5 in conference play.

Prep:  Lettered four years in tennis at Bedford High School under Head Coach Tara Dunnigan ... Bob Andrews Outstanding Athlete Award ... Scholar Athlete all four years of high school.

Personal:  Born in Toledo, Ohio... Son of Eric and Becky Swisher ... Has one sister; Amanda ... Majoring in social work.

News mentions
Defiance Has 61 Student-Athletes Selected Chi Alpha Sigma
Defiance Has 61 Student-Athletes Selected Chi Alpha Sigma

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College Athletic Department announced its group of student-athletes to the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society.

DC Has 22 Spring Athletes Earn Academic All-HCAC Honors
DC Has 22 Spring Athletes Earn Academic All-HCAC Honors

GREENWOOD, IND. – The Defiance College spring athletic teams had 22 student-athletes named to the Tom Bohlsen All-Academic Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference list for the spring sport season.

Demeo, Swisher and Savage Earn HCAC Postseason Honors
Demeo, Swisher and Savage Earn HCAC Postseason Honors

GREENWOOD, IND. – Defiance College men’s tennis players James Demeo (Oregon/Clay), Adam Swisher (Bedford, Mich. /Bedford), and Tory Savage (Bryan) were recognized by the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for their performances on the court in the 2016 season.

The Purple and Gold Get Edged Out by Franklin (Ind.)
The Purple and Gold Get Edged Out by Franklin (Ind.)

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Indianapolis, Ind. to face Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Franklin (Ind.) College and fell to the Grizzlies by a match score of 9-0.

Defiance Stings the Student Princes
Defiance Stings the Student Princes

TIFFIN, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Tiffin, Ohio to face non-conference opponent Heidelberg University and defeated the Student Princes by a match score of 6-3.

Yellow Jackets Lose to the Panthers
Yellow Jackets Lose to the Panthers

DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team hosted Hanover (Ind.) College in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play and fell to the Panthers by a final match score of 7-2.

Men's Tennis Defeats Anderson (Ind.)
Men's Tennis Defeats Anderson (Ind.)

DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team defeated Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Anderson (Ind.) University by a match score of 6-3, that was held at the Dix Tennis Facility.

Pioneers Blank the Yellow Jackets
Pioneers Blank the Yellow Jackets

LEXINGTON, KY. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Lexington, Ky. to face Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Transylvania (Ky.) University and fell to the Pioneers, 9-0.

Yellow Jackets Defeated by the Spartans
Yellow Jackets Defeated by the Spartans

NORTH MANCHESTER, IND. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to North Manchester, Ind. to face Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Manchester (Ind.) University and fell to the Spartans by a match score of 6-3.

Men's Tennis Beats Concordia (Mich.)
Men's Tennis Beats Concordia (Mich.)

DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team hosted Concordia (Mich.) University in non-conference play and defeated the Cardinals by a match score of 9-0.

Yellow Jackets Sting the Pioneers
Yellow Jackets Sting the Pioneers

MARIETTA, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Marietta, Ohio for a non-conference match against Marietta College and defeated the Pioneers, 5-2.

Defiance Plays Three in Hilton Head
Defiance Plays Three in Hilton Head

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - The Defiance College men’s tennis team played three matches in Hilton Head, S.C. and finished the day 1-2, after falling to Lawrence (Mich.) Tech and Penn-State Behrend but ending the day victorious over Marietta.

Streak Cut Short by Alma
Streak Cut Short by Alma

DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team fell by a match score of 7-2 to Alma (Mich.) College snapping a two-match win streak, in non-conference action at the George M. Smart Athletic Center.

Yellow Jackets Thump the Comets
Yellow Jackets Thump the Comets

DEFIANCE, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team opened up the 2016 spring season with a 9-0 win over Olivet (Mich.) College at the George M. Smart Athletic Center.

Men's Tennis is Picked Sixth in HCAC Poll
Men's Tennis is Picked Sixth in HCAC Poll

GREENWOOD, IND. – The Defiance College men’s tennis team was picked to finish sixth in the 2016 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.

Yellow Jackets Win First Fall Matchup
Yellow Jackets Win First Fall Matchup

MIDDLETOWN, OHIO – The Defiance College men’s tennis team traveled to Middletown, Ohio to face non-conference opponent Miami (Ohio) University – Middletown in a fall matchup and swept the Thunderhawks by a match score of 9-0.