Hope Tops MIAA Poll; College Swim Seasons Begin

Hope College’s women’s swimming and diving team, ranked No. 15 nationally, was picked to extend its MIAA dominance after topping the conference’s preseason coaches poll. Houston is opening its 2026–27 campaign at the Fresno State Invitational after placing third at last season’s Big 12 Championships. Fredonia began its season with a victory over the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. UW-Oshkosh opened against UW-Eau Claire with losses for both its women’s and men’s teams, though the women had seven swimmers finish in podium positions.