Nova Southeastern Tops Women's Division II Swimming Poll
The CSCAA released its October 2026 Division II Top 25 swimming and diving rankings, with Tampa taking the No. 1 men's spot.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Swimming
The College Swimming Coaches Association of America released its October 2026 Division II Top 25 swimming and diving rankings on October 30, 2026. Nova Southeastern University holds the No. 1 position in the women's poll, while the University of Tampa moved into the top spot in the men's rankings.
Why it matters
The rankings reflect early-season performances and results as coaches vote on team standings. They give programs and fans an initial measure of competitive strength across Division II before the postseason.
Tampa received all 10 first-place votes and 250 points in the men's poll, ahead of Colorado Mesa at 238 points and Wingate at 221 points. West Chester climbed from No. 20 to No. 12 and Lewis rose from No. 25 to No. 19 in the men's rankings.
The players
College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)
The CSCAA is the national organization of collegiate swimming and diving coaches that runs the Division II Top 25 polls and their voting committees.
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern is a private university in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, whose women's swimming program leads the Division II poll.
University of Tampa
The University of Tampa is a private university in Tampa, Florida, whose men's swimming program moved to the No. 1 spot in the Division II rankings.
The details
Each CSCAA Division II poll committee votes on the rankings, with coaches evaluating programs based on team performances and results from the early part of the season. Colorado Mesa is ranked No. 2 in both the women's and men's polls, while Tampa holds the No. 3 spot among women.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: CSCAA released the October Division II Top 25 rankings.
December 11, 2026: The next Division II Top 25 rankings are scheduled for release.
February 5, 2027: Another Division II Top 25 ranking release is scheduled.
March 5, 2027: The final Division II Top 25 rankings of the season are scheduled.
Season Trajectory
The CSCAA will release three more Division II Top 25 rankings during the 2026-27 season, with the next on December 11, 2026. Early leaders such as Nova Southeastern and Tampa will need to sustain performances to hold their positions as the postseason approaches.
Fantasy and recruiting observers can track how Tampa, Nova Southeastern, and Colorado Mesa hold their spots over the next three polls. Programs ranked near the top may draw stronger recruits, while teams that climb or fall in the standings can shift how the season is viewed.
The takeaway
Early-season rankings are a snapshot, and programs that sustain strong performances through the winter will be best positioned for the postseason. Watch the December poll to see whether the current top spots hold.
What happens next
The CSCAA will release Division II Top 25 rankings on December 11, 2026, February 5, 2027, and March 5, 2027.
Further reading
For more on collegiate competition, explore Swimming coverage across Division II programs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
