Tampa Men Top CSCAA Division II Swimming Poll
The University of Tampa men's swimming team claimed the No. 1 spot in the CSCAA Division II Top 25 rankings released Oct. 30.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Swimming
The CSCAA released its national Division II Top 25 swimming rankings on Oct. 30, placing the Tampa men's team at No. 1 after moving up from its preseason ranking. The Tampa women finished No. 3 in the same release.
Why it matters
The rankings reflect how the Tampa programs performed against national competition in the Division II poll committee's assessment of overall results. Strong placement in the national poll can shape the programs' visibility in the Tampa area and within the Sunshine State Conference.
The Tampa men's 250 points and unanimous 10 first-place votes place them ahead of Colorado Mesa's 238 and Wingate's 221, while the Tampa women's 233 points trail Nova Southeastern's 250. The rankings cover this single release, and the next update arrives Dec. 11.
The players
Colorado Mesa
Colorado Mesa is a Division II university whose men's and women's swimming teams hold the No. 2 spots in the national rankings.
Nova Southeastern
Nova Southeastern University is a private Division II institution in Florida whose women's swimming team holds the unanimous No. 1 national ranking.
The details
Six Sunshine State Conference schools appear in the men's national poll and four Sunshine State Conference teams are in the women's top 25. The rankings are based on competition outcomes and overall performance levels analyzed nationwide.
Timeline
Oct. 30: CSCAA released the Division II Top 25 rankings.
Nov. 15-18: Tampa hosts the Spartan Invitational at the Long Center in Clearwater, Florida.
Dec. 11: The next national Division II poll update is scheduled.
Season Trajectory
The Tampa men rose from their preseason ranking to No. 1 in the CSCAA Division II poll, moving ahead of Colorado Mesa and Wingate in the national standings. The women's No. 3 placement keeps Tampa among the top programs in the Sunshine State Conference's national representation.
Fans following Division II swimming can track how the Tampa men and women will be ranked as the season continues toward the Dec. 11 poll update. The Spartan Invitational hosted at the Long Center from Nov. 15 to 18 is a near-term opportunity to watch these programs compete.
The takeaway
The Tampa men's unanimous No. 1 ranking shows how consistent results across a season can translate into national recognition. Following the Dec. 11 update will show whether the programs keep their positions.
What happens next
The next CSCAA Division II national poll update is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Swimming coverage on Wisevoter for context on Division II standings and competition.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Talk Florida - N.
