Nova Southeastern, Tampa Lead Division II Swim Polls
Division II swimmers and fans see which programs top the first 2026-27 CSCAA rankings of the season.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Swimming
The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America released its October 2026 Division II Top 25 swimming and diving rankings on October 30, 2026. Nova Southeastern University leads the women's poll and the University of Tampa leads the men's poll, with both programs receiving all 10 first-place votes.
Why it matters
For readers following NCAA Division II swimming, the rankings offer an early snapshot of which programs are performing strongly at the start of the season. The polls are built from coach voting on early-season performances and results, so they reflect the opening portion of the year rather than a final verdict.
The rankings come from voting by CSCAA Division II poll committees, with coaches evaluating team performances and results from the early part of the collegiate season. Point totals and first-place vote counts are reported for the top programs in each poll.
The players
College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA)
The CSCAA is the national association that sets collegiate swimming and diving standards and publishes the Division II Top 25 polls.
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a Division II program that holds the No. 1 position in the women's poll.
University of Tampa
The University of Tampa is a Division II program that moved into the No. 1 position in the men's poll.
Colorado Mesa
Colorado Mesa is a Division II program ranked No. 2 in both the women's and men's polls.
The details
Each CSCAA poll committee assesses how teams have performed and what results they have produced in the early portion of the season, and coaches cast their votes on that basis. Points are awarded across the ranked programs, with the top team in each poll receiving all 10 first-place votes in this release.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: CSCAA announced its October Division II Top 25 rankings.
December 11, 2026: Next Division II Top 25 rankings are scheduled for release.
February 5, 2027: Another Division II Top 25 rankings release is scheduled.
March 5, 2027: Final Division II Top 25 rankings are scheduled for release.
Health Landscape
The CSCAA poll structure follows a recurring season schedule of four releases across the 2026-27 season, each built from coach voting. Early-season rankings give a population-level view of program performance before later polls reflect more of the season's results.
For swimmers and fans tracking collegiate programs, the rankings are a useful way to follow how teams are performing across the season. Those managing their own training or fitness goals may find it worth discussing with a physician or coach how to structure a training plan around competitive seasons.
The takeaway
Early-season poll rankings offer a snapshot of program performance rather than a final outcome. Readers following collegiate swimming can track the remaining CSCAA releases scheduled through March 2027.
What happens next
The CSCAA is scheduled to release the next Division II Top 25 rankings on December 11, 2026, followed by polls on February 5, 2027 and March 5, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
