November 13, 2025 – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) has released the November edition of the Division I Top 25 dual meet poll, with the University of Virginia women and the Texas men remaining in the top spots.
The poll is voted on by a committee of Division I coaches who evaluate and rank the nation’s top 25 dual meet teams. Considerations include head-to-head dual meet results, recent performances since the previous poll, season-long outcomes, dual meet records, roster changes (such as injuries), and data from the SwimCloud Simulator. It is important to note that the poll is not intended to predict championship meet finishes.
On the men’s side, Texas (400) remains atop the rankings, receiving every first-place vote. Arizona State (382) moves up one spot to take the number two position, followed by Indiana (365) at number three. Florida (338) holds steady at number four, while Louisville (335) climbs seven spots to break into the top five. Auburn also made a significant jump in the poll, rising from 20th to 15th. Arizona (127) and Northwestern (56) make their season debuts at 18th and 24th, respectively. In total, 31 teams representing five conferences received votes in the men’s poll.
On the women’s side, Virginia (425) continues to hold the top spot in the November rankings. Texas (408) remains in second, while Louisville (389) jumps four spots to third. Stanford (372) sits at number four, with NC State (342) rounding out the top five. LSU (258) and Auburn (219) made the most significant moves up the poll, climbing 10 and seven spots, respectively. Overall, 32 teams from six conferences received votes in the women’s poll.
For a complete list of the rankings, visit: https://cscaa.org/top-25/
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Each committee consists of twelve representatives from Power Four leagues and at-large programs. The committee chairs for women and men are Naya Higashijima (NMU) and Bill Roberts (Navy), respectively.
Division I Men
| Rk | Prv | Team | Points | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Texas | 400 | 2-0 |
| 2 | 3 | Arizona State | 382 | 3-0 |
| 3 | 2 | Indiana | 365 | 4-0 |
| 4 | 4 | Florida | 338 | 2-1 |
| 5 | 12 | Louisville | 335 | 3-0 |
| 6 | 4 | California | 313 | 1-2 |
| 7 | 8 | Stanford | 303 | 2-2 |
| 8 | 9 | Georgia | 295 | 4-2 |
| 9 | 6 | Tennessee | 268 | 1-2 |
| 10 | 7 | NC State | 266 | 2-0 |
| 11 | 10 | Michigan | 230 | 5-0 |
| 12 | 13 | Virginia | 213 | 1-1 |
| 13 | 14 | Louisiana State | 211 | 6-0 |
| 14 | 16 | Alabama | 199 | 2-2 |
| 15 | 20 | Auburn | 143 | 2-3 |
| 16 | 18 | Florida State | 141 | 2-3 |
| 17 | 19 | North Carolina | 130 | 3-1 |
| 18 | NR | Arizona | 127 | 1-1 |
| 19 | 11 | Ohio State | 116 | 1-1 |
| 20 | 22 | Wisconsin | 98 | 3-1 |
| 21 | 17 | Southern California | 78 | 2-2 |
| 21 | 15 | Virginia Tech | 78 | 1-3 |
| 23 | 21 | Kentucky | 59 | 0-3 |
| 24 | NR | Northwestern | 56 | 3-2 |
| 25 | 23 | Texas A&M | 22 | 2-0 |
Also Receiving Votes:
Notre Dame (18), Princeton (4), Minnesota (3), Penn State (3), Brigham Young (2), South Carolina (1)
Division I Women
| Rk | Prv | Team | Points | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Virginia | 425 | 2-0 |
| 2 | 2 | Texas | 408 | 2-0 |
| 3 | 7 | Louisville | 389 | 4-0 |
| 4 | 3 | Stanford | 372 | 2-0 |
| 5 | 8 | NC State | 342 | 2-0 |
| 6 | 5 | California | 326 | 1-1 |
| 7 | 10 | Michigan | 314 | 6-0 |
| 7 | 6 | Florida | 314 | 2-1 |
| 9 | 4 | Tennessee | 313 | 1-2 |
| 10 | 8 | Indiana | 265 | 4-1 |
| 11 | 21 | Louisiana State | 258 | 8-0 |
| 12 | 12 | Southern California | 228 | 4-1 |
| 13 | 20 | Auburn | 219 | 3-3 |
| 14 | 11 | Ohio State | 189 | 1-1 |
| 15 | 17 | South Carolina | 183 | 4-0 |
| 16 | 16 | Alabama | 160 | 2-2 |
| 17 | 15 | Wisconsin | 151 | 3-1 |
| 18 | 12 | Georgia | 142 | 2-3 |
| 18 | 18 | Arizona State | 142 | 1-3-1 |
| 20 | 19 | Duke | 108 | 5-1 |
| 21 | 14 | North Carolina | 70 | 1-3 |
| 21 | 24 | Minnesota | 70 | 5-2 |
| 23 | NR | Arizona | 44 | 3-2 |
| 24 | 25 | Texas A&M | 29 | 5-2 |
| 25 | 22 | Princeton | 23 | 2-0 |
Also Receiving Votes:
Northwestern (9), UCLA (6), Arkansas (4), Houston (3), Nevada (1), Pittsburgh (1), Purdue (1)
Women’s Poll Committee
Canaan Campbell (Tulane), Sarah Collins (Tennessee), Catie DeLoof (Alabama), Ashley Dell (Illinois-Chicago), Brooks Fail (Southern Cal), Daniel Graber (Duke), Naya Higashijima (New Mexico), Zach Hinsley (Miami (FL)), Margaret Howe (Northwestern), Nathan Lavery (Drexel), Brody Lewis (Utah), Tylor Mathieu (South Carolina), Zach Mertens (Minnesota), Athena Miller (Florida State), Milana Socha (Dartmouth), Lauren Sullivan (Arizona), Graydon Tedder (Texas Christian).
Men’s Poll Committee
Cauli Bedran (Kentucky), Jim Bolster (Columbia), Ethan Curl (Penn State), Reed Fujan (Louisville), Christian Hanselmann (BYU), Michael Hampel (Minnesota), Michael Joyce (Georgia), Kirk Kumbier (North Carolina), Brody Lewis (Utah), Jack Little (Arizona State), Jessica Miller Livsey (Old Dominion), Noelle Peplowski (Indiana), Erik Posegay (Texas), Jonathan Reeder (Wyoming), Bill Roberts (U.S. Naval Academy), Neal Studd (Florida State).
About the CSCAA
Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA), is the nation’s first organization of college coaches. The mission of the CSCAA is to advance the sport of swimming and diving with coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy, and professional development.
