“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. DeSelm added,

“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 we know 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.