The University of Virginia women’s swimming & diving team remained on top spot in the third College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) NCAA Division I Team Rankings of the year. The Cavaliers didn't sweep the first-place votes however, with ACC rival North Carolina, picking up two first place votes to move into second ahead of Georgia.
Asked for comment, UNC Head Coach said “Anytime our team is recognized by CSCAA or any other rankings it is a positive thing for The University of North Carolina." The Tarheels have risen in each of the past two polls following wins over several ranked opponents. "We understand how early in the season it is. We set up a challenging fall meet schedule and the team responded extremely well. Our team dynamic is the best I can remember, which is saying a lot as it has always been outstanding. So, we will enjoy this now, but know we the most important time of the season is next February, March and, obviously, next summer.”
The CSCAA Division I Poll Committee will produce in-season rankings of the 25 best performing NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving teams in rank order at the time of each poll. The poll is not designed to predict the results of the NCAA Championship, but rather which teams would win head-to-head against other teams in the country. Ranking are based on performances that have taken place since the previous poll and include invites as well as dual meets.
Division I - Women
1. Virginia 243; 2. North Carolina 241; 3. Georgia 226; 4. Texas 219; 5. Stanford 204; 5. Michigan 204; 7. Texas A & M 180; 8. Auburn 176; 9. California 174; 10. NC State 166; 11. Indiana 154; 12. Louisville 135; 13. Southern California 116; 14. Florida 114; 15. Arizona 86; 16. Tennessee 85; 17. Missouri 81; 18. Minnesota 72; 19. UCLA 69; 19. Penn State 69; 21. Duke 57; 21. Wisconsin 57; 21. Arkansas 57; 24. Purdue 34; 25. Louisiana State 14
Women's DI Poll Committee:
Chair: Suzanne Yee, Princeton University; Dan Colella, Duke University; Roric Fink, University of Texas; Naya Higashijima, UCLA; Tanica Jamison, Texas A&M University; Mike Keeler, University of San Diego; Colleen Murphy, United States Air Force Academy; Sue Novitsky, University of Illinois; Katie Robinson, Tulane; Colin Shannahan, Wagner College
