Tampa Swimming Tops National Division II Rankings

The University of Tampa swimming and diving program holds the top national ranking in Division II for men.

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America released its first regular-season poll on Oct. 30. The vote established the Spartans as the leading team in the country for the 2026-27 season. The men's team received all 10 first-place votes from the voting body. This consensus gave them a maximum score of 250 points.

Tampa moved into the first position from its preseason standing. The team climbed past rivals to take the lead. Colorado Mesa holds the second spot with 238 points. Wingate ranks third with 221 points. Indianapolis sits in fourth with 215 points. Drury and Grand Valley State share the fifth place with 213 points each.

The women's team also placed highly in the national standings. The Spartans finished third with 233 points. They trailed the second-place team, Colorado Mesa, by four points. Nova Southeastern leads the women's Division II field with a unanimous No. 1 ranking and 250 points. Grand Valley State holds the fourth spot. Indianapolis completes the top five at No. 5.

The Sunshine State Conference shows strong representation in both polls. Six conference members appear in the men's national top 25. Tampa leads the group at No. 1. Florida Southern ranks seventh. Nova Southeastern is eighth. Florida Tech holds the 18th spot. Rollins is 20th. Lynn sits at 21st.

Four Sunshine State Conference teams appear in the women's top 25. Nova Southeastern leads the nation at No. 1. Tampa ranks third. Florida Southern holds the 14th position. Lynn is 15th.

The Spartans will host the next major competition at home. The Spartan Invitational is scheduled for Nov. 15 through 18 at the Long Center in Clearwater, Florida. Preliminary rounds for the four-day meet begin at 10 a.m. daily. The next national Division II poll update is set for Dec. 11.