October 16, 2019 - The CSCAA/TYR Top 25 Division II Preseason Poll list Queens University of Charlotte in the number one spot for both the men and women. The Royals carry their momentum into this season as they also finished the 2018-2019 season on top of both polls. 

Voted number two in the Women's DII poll, 10 points behind Queens, was UC San Diego. Drury, Nova Southeastern and West Chester take the third, fourth and fifth slots on the women's side. The Queens' men held onto the number one spot, coming off an impressive 2018-2019 season, but sitting only five points back in the number two spot is Indianapolis. Delta State, McKendree and Grand Valley round out the top five spots for the men.

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 poll is scheduled for release on November 11th. 

www.cscaa.org/top25

Poll Committee

Women: Liam Donnelly, Simon Fraser; Greg Doyle, Wingate; Jame Kiner, Tampa; Charlie King, Minnesota-Morrehead; Tamber McAllister, Dixie State; Sean Peters, Wayne State; Nicole Monanian, Northern State
Men: Wally Senter, Henderson State; Chris Villa IUP; Justin Hastings, Colorado Mesa; Jason Hite, Indianapolis; Kirk Kumbier, UCSD; Paull Mangen, Saint Leo

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.