Adam Swisher

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

Junior (2017): Honorable mention All-HCAC ... HCAC All-Sportsmanship Team ...  Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC ... Played in 21 overall singles matches in the second slot ... Finished with a 16-5 overall record ... Led the team in conference play record as he finished 7-1 overall ... Had a 12-match winning streak in the middle of the season ... Played in 21 doubles matches in the first slot ... Finished with a 12-9 overall record and was 3-4 in conference play. 

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
DC Has 28 Spring Student-Athletes Named Academic All-HCAC
DC Has 28 Spring Student-Athletes Named Academic All-HCAC

GREENWOOD, IND. – The Defiance College spring athletic teams had 28 student-athletes named to the Tom Bohlsen All-Academic Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference list.

DeMeo and Swisher Garner All-HCAC Honors
DeMeo and Swisher Garner All-HCAC Honors

GREENWOOD, IND. -- Defiance College men's tennis players James DeMeo (Oregon/Clay) and Adam Swisher (Bedford, Mich./Bedford) have been recognized as All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference players for their efforts this season.

Defiance Falls to Hanover in Conference Tourney
Defiance Falls to Hanover in Conference Tourney

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- The men's tennis team had a rematch against Hanover (Ind.) College in the first-round in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament and lost to the Panthers, 5-1.

Men's Tennis Drops Regular-Season Finale Against Hanover
Men's Tennis Drops Regular-Season Finale Against Hanover

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team was beaten by Hanover (Ind.) College, 9-0, in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference and regular-season finale at the Indianapolis Racquet Club in Indianapolis, Ind.

DeMeo Breaks All-Time Wins Record at Anderson (Ind.)
DeMeo Breaks All-Time Wins Record at Anderson (Ind.)

ANDERSON, IND. -- Senior James DeMeo (Oregon/Clay) broke the men's tennis all-time wins record at Anderson (Ind,) University winning both his doubles and singles matchups to get his 106th and 107th career victories.

Defiance Falls to Rose-Hulman (Ind.)
Defiance Falls to Rose-Hulman (Ind.)

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team were shut out by Rose-Hulman (Ind.) Institute of Technology, 9-0, in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference dual match at the Dix Tennis Courts.

Defiance Ends Two Match Winning Streak at Earlham
Defiance Ends Two Match Winning Streak at Earlham

RICHMOND, IND. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team ended its two-match winning streak as they traveled to Earlham (Ind.) College for a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conferende dual match, but fell to the Quakers, 8-1, in Richmond, Ind.

Men's Tennis Shuts Out Transylvania
Men's Tennis Shuts Out Transylvania

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team concluded their three-game home span with a 9-0 win against Transylvania (Ky.) University in a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup.

Defiance Wins Against Manchester
Defiance Wins Against Manchester

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team hosted a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup against Manchester (Ind.) University at the Dix Tennis Courts and defeated the Spartans, 7-2.

Yellow Jackets Fall Short Against Franklin
Yellow Jackets Fall Short Against Franklin

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team hosted Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opponent Franklin (Ind.) College and fell to the Grizzlies, 6-3.

Men's Tennis Gets Close Win Against MSJ
Men's Tennis Gets Close Win Against MSJ

CINCINNATI, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team moved above the .500 mark with a 5-4 victory against Mount St. Joseph University in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opener.

DeMeo Named HCAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week
DeMeo Named HCAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week

GREENWOOD, IND. -- Defiance College senior men's tennis player James DeMeo (Oregon/Clay) has been named this week's Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week.

Men's Tennis Splits Final Matches of Beren Invitational
Men's Tennis Splits Final Matches of Beren Invitational

MARIETTA, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team wrapped up play at the Beren Invitational hosted by Marietta College by splitting its final two matches and placing third overall in the event.

DC Win Streak Grows to Three With Win Against Bethany
DC Win Streak Grows to Three With Win Against Bethany

MARIETTA, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team increased its current win streak to three matches with a 7-2 victory against Bethany (W.Va.) College on the first day of the Beren Invitational hosted by Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio.

Jackets Fire Up Against Comets for Win
Jackets Fire Up Against Comets for Win

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team hosted Olivet (Mich.) College in a non-conference matchup at the George M. Smart Center and defeated the Comets, 9-0.

Men's Tennis Finishes Trip With a Win Against Roanoke
Men's Tennis Finishes Trip With a Win Against Roanoke

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team wrapped up their Spring Training Fest today against Roanoke (Pa.) College with a win of 6-3.

Defiance Splits Pair of Matches
Defiance Splits Pair of Matches

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team continued its play at the Spring Tennis Fest in Hilton Head, S.C. with a pair of matches, defeating DeSales (Pa.) University, 9-0, but falling to Penn State-Behrend in a marathon match, 5-4.

Yellow Jackets Fall Short Against Elizabethtown
Yellow Jackets Fall Short Against Elizabethtown

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team dropped a 7-2 decision against Elizabethtown (Pa.) College in a non-conference dual match in Hilton Head, S.C. The match against Penn State-Behrend was postponed due to rain.

Yellow Jacket Men's Tennis Falls to Baldwin Wallace
Yellow Jacket Men's Tennis Falls to Baldwin Wallace

HILTON HEAD, S.C. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team began their spring training in Hilton Head, S.C. against non-conference opponent Baldwin Wallace University and fell to BW, 8-1.

Defiance Falls to Huntington
Defiance Falls to Huntington

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team began it's 2017 spring season with a 7-2 loss against Huntington (Ind.) University in a non-conference dual match at the George M. Smart Center.

Men's Tennis Picked Fifth in HCAC Preseason Poll
Men's Tennis Picked Fifth in HCAC Preseason Poll

GREENWOOD, IND. -- The Defiance College men's tennis team has been picked to finish fifth in the conference in the 2017 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference preseason coaches poll.

Men's Tennis Beats Manchester
Men's Tennis Beats Manchester

DEFIANCE, OHIO -- The Defiance College men's tennis team defeated Manchester (Ind.) University, 7-2, in a fall season match and non-conference matchup at the Dix Tennis Courts.