Queens Men and Women Women Top Division II Preseason Poll
October 17, 2018 - The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) have released their first TYR Top 25 Dual Meet Swimming and Diving Poll of the 2018-19 season. The Queens men and women claimed the number one spot.
On the women's side, Drury, Nova Southeastern, UC San Diego, and Tampa round out the top five spots. On the men's side Indianapolis, Drury, Delta State and Oklahoma Baptist complete the top five. In total, twenty-nine men's and thirty-three women's teams earned votes.
The poll aims to measure the top teams in head-to-head competition.
The rankings are voted on by CSCAA-member coaches and the next polls are scheduled for release on November 14, January 9, January 30, and February 27.
Division II Men
| Rank | Prev | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens (NC) | 149 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | 142 | |
| 3 | Drury | 136 | |
| 4 | Delta State | 123 | |
| 5 | Oklahoma Baptist | 123 | |
| 6 | UC San Diego | 116 | |
| 7 | Florida Southern | 110 | |
| 8 | Lindenwood | 105 | |
| 9 | Grand Valley | 99 | |
| 10 | Wingate | 95 | |
| 11 | Colorado Mesa | 94 | |
| 12 | Nova Southeastern | 86 | |
| 13 | Northern Michigan | 74 | |
| 14 | Saint Leo | 73 | |
| 15 | Missouri S&T | 65 | |
| 16 | Florida Tech | 64 | |
| 17 | Fresno Pacific | 53 | |
| 18 | Tampa | 49 | |
| 19 | McKendree | 41 | |
| 20 | Carson-Newman | 38 | |
| 20 | West Chester | 31 | |
| 22 | Truman State | 26 | |
| 23 | Emmanuel | 13 | |
| 24 | Wayne State | 12 | |
| 25 | Simon Fraser | 11 |
Also Receiving Votes:
Findlay (8), Bridgeport (7), Saint Cloud State (4), Henderson State (3)Division I Women
| Rank | Prev | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens (NC) | 172 | |
| 2 | Drury | 170 | |
| 3 | Nova Southeastern | 160 | |
| 4 | UC San Diego | 150 | |
| 5 | Tampa | 124 | |
| 6 | West Chester | 124 | |
| 7 | Indianapolis | 118 | |
| 8 | Colorado Mesa | 110 | |
| 9 | Wingate | 107 | |
| 10 | Fresno Pacific | 99 | |
| 11 | Lindenwood | 97 | |
| 11 | West Florida | 94 | |
| 13 | Northern Michigan | 93 | |
| 14 | Oklahoma Baptist | 88 | |
| 15 | Delta State | 79 | |
| 16 | Grand Valley | 75 | |
| 17 | Florida Southern | 66 | |
| 18 | Carson-Newman | 60 | |
| 19 | Wayne State | 47 | |
| 20 | Truman State | 45 | |
| 21 | Cal State East Bay | 42 | |
| 22 | Minnesota State | 37 | |
| 23 | Findlay | 17 | |
| 24 | Saint Cloud State | 15 | |
| 25 | Concordia-Irvine | 13 |
Also Receiving Votes:
Concordia Irvine (13), Simon Fraser/Saint Leo (12), Oachita Baptist (11), Bloomsburg (8), Clarion (7), Sioux Falls (4), LIU Post (3)Poll Committee
Kyle Berg, Rollins; Justin Hastings, Colorado Mesa; Jason Hite, Indianapolis; John Long, Queens; Chris Villa, Indiana (PA); Jeff Boss, Concordia Irvine; Liam Donnelly, Simon Fraser; James Kiner, Tampa; Heidi Voigt, Northern Michigan; Greg Doyle, Wingate; Jeff Hegle, St. Cloud; Charlie King, Minnesota-Moorhead; Tamber McAllister, Dixie State; Nathan Rothman, Mines
About the CSCAA
Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the oldest organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level.
About TYR
Founded in Huntington Beach, CA by swimwear designer Joseph DiLorenzo (current owner) and 1972 Olympic Bronze Medalist Steve Furniss, TYR Sport was established in 1985 to provide the competitive swim market with vibrant, performance-driven prints. Since its inception three decades ago, TYR has grown to exist as one of the world’s most recognizable swimming and triathlon brands.