{"id":115402,"date":"2014-11-26T09:19:58","date_gmt":"2014-11-26T16:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=115402"},"modified":"2014-11-26T10:03:24","modified_gmt":"2014-11-26T17:03:24","slug":"florida-makes-huge-leap-to-top-cscaa-mens-ncaa-division-i-top-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/florida-makes-huge-leap-to-top-cscaa-mens-ncaa-division-i-top-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Makes Huge Leap to Top of CSCAA Men’s NCAA Division I Top 25"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photo Courtesy: Peter H.Bick<\/p>\n

PHOENIX \u2013 The Florida Gators made a huge jump from seventh to first to take over the top of the\u00a0College Swim Coaches Association of America\u2019s (CSCAA) poll of the top 25 Division I men\u2019s swimming and diving teams. The poll is produced in conjunction with Swimming World Magazine\u00a0<\/i>and supported by TYR.<\/p>\n

The goal of the CSCAA rankings committee is to produce an in-season poll of the 25 best-performing 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.<\/p>\n

Specifically, the poll committee does not differentiate between the types of meets, or the status of a specific team in terms of rested versus unrested, when considering votes. Further, rankings are only based on performances that have taken place up to that point in the season, with an emphasis on action from the previous poll.<\/p>\n

Swimming World<\/i> has been invited as a media member to participate in the polling process, and has a vote in each poll. Jeff Commings serves as Swimming World’s representative on these weekly conference calls.<\/p>\n

\"TYR<\/a><\/p>\n

CSCAA NCAA Men’s Division I Swimming and Diving Team Rankings Supported by TYR<\/h2>\n

1. Florida (3-1, 2-1 SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H.Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 7<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nPinch A Penny Invitational (10\/3-5), first place
\nW vs. LSU (10\/10), 162.5-122.5
\nW at Kentucky (10\/16), 164-128
\nL vs. Georgia (10\/31), 174.5-122.5
\nW vs. Minnesota (11\/8), 167-125
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nGeorgia Tech Invitational (11\/20-22), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

The Florida Gators made an impressive jump up the rankings, moving from seventh to first after a strong outing at the Georgia Tech Invitational.<\/p>\n

2. Stanford (2-0, 0-0 Pac 12)<\/h2>\n
\"Stanford<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 10<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Hawaii (10\/18), 179-106
\nW vs. Wisconsin (11\/8), 148-90
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nArt Adamson Invitational (11\/20-22), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> January 10 vs. Pacific<\/p>\n

Stanford truly made its mark at the Art Adamson Invitational, vaulting eight spots from 10th last time around. \u00a0Look for Stanford to continue to fight for the top spot the rest of the year.<\/p>\n

3. Missouri (4-0, 1-0 SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"Missouri,Rhodengaugh,G.\"<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 16<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nShow-Me-Showdown (10\/3), first place
\nW vs. Missouri State (10\/31), 178-65
\nW at Kentucky (11\/7-8), 228-120
\nW vs. Northwestern (at Kentucky) (11\/7-8), 221-127
\nW vs. Southern Illinois (at Kentucky) (11\/7-8), 253-95
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nMissouri Invitational (11\/20-22), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> January 17 at South Carolina<\/p>\n

Missouri had a truly outstanding meet at its Missouri Invitational, and the voters noticed by catapulting the Tigers up to third from 16th overall.<\/p>\n

4. Ohio State (5-0, 0-0 Big Ten)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H.Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 12<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Cincinnati (10\/24), 160-119
\nW vs. Cleveland State (10\/30), 137-88
\nW vs. Kenyon (10\/31), 163.5-115.5
\nW vs. Princeton (11\/7-8), 209-136
\nW vs. Denison (11\/7-8), 249-96
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nOhio State Invitational (11\/21-23), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

Ohio State proved to be another big mover, jumping up from 12th overall to fourth after a strong meet at home in Columbus.<\/p>\n

5. Michigan (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten)<\/h2>\n
\"Michigan\"<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 2<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Iowa (10\/4), 173-119
\nW vs. Indiana (10\/24-25), 242.5-110.5
\nW vs. Louisville (10\/24-25), 247-116
\nW vs. Texas (10\/24-25), 183-170
\nW at Penn State (11\/7-8), 212.5-140.5
\nW vs. Virginia (at Penn State) (11\/7-8), 247-102
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 3-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

This is one of those times where being idle since a previous poll can cause you to lose some ground. \u00a0With other teams putting up impressive times in the past few weeks, Michigan fell a few slots.<\/p>\n

6. California (3-0, 0-0 Pac 12)<\/h2>\n
\"California<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 1<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Pacific (10\/8), 173-81
\nW vs. Hawaii (10\/17), 159-117
\nW vs. Wisconsin (11\/7), 169-116
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at Georgia Invitational<\/p>\n

California proved to be another team that felt a bit of a pinch due to being idle. \u00a0What’s a bit surprising is that they fell a slot lower than Michigan, even though they were above them in the last poll – with neither team having swum since then.<\/p>\n

7. Texas (3-1, 0-0 Big 12)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 3<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Texas A&M (10\/17), 153-113
\nL at Michigan (10\/24-25), 183-170
\nW vs. Indiana (at Michigan) (10\/24-25), 222-131
\nW vs. Louisville (at Michigan) (10\/24-25), 217-136
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at Texas Invitational<\/p>\n

The third team that felt the bite of being idle, Texas drifted a bit in the rankings to seventh from third overall.<\/p>\n

8. Louisville (5-3, 1-0 ACC)<\/h2>\n
\"Knoxville,<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Matthew DeMaria\/Tennessee Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 5<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Xavier (10\/10), 205-64
\nL vs. Michigan (10\/24-25), 247-116
\nL vs. Indiana (at Michigan) (10\/24-25), 185.5-166.5
\nL vs. Texas (at Michigan) (10\/24-25), 217-136
\nW vs. Cincinnati (11\/1), 210-87
\nW vs. North Carolina (11\/7-8), 220-133
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Tennessee (11\/14), 167.5-130.5
\nW vs. Auburn (at Tennessee) (11\/14), 171-129
\nLouisville Invitational (11\/21-23), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

Louisville fell a bit, but still managed to remain in the top 10, even though the Cardinals managed a pair of wins against Southeastern Conference foes in Tennessee and Auburn.<\/p>\n

9. Virginia Tech (4-1, 2-1 ACC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Sarah Stockwell<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 17<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Old Dominion (10\/18), 233-120
\nL at North Carolina (10\/25), 182-118
\nW at Duke (10\/26), 180-115
\nW at Notre Dame (11\/7-8), 287-83
\nW vs. Pittsburgh (at Notre Dame) (11\/7-8), 287-83
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nVirginia Tech Invitational (11\/20-22)<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> January 4 vs. Buffalo<\/p>\n

The reigning ACC champions put on a show at their home Invitational last weekend, and the voters rewarded them with a move up from 17 to nine.<\/p>\n

10. NC State (4-0, 2-0 ACC)<\/h2>\n
\"09-12-14<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Amelia J. Brackin\/Alabama<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: North Carolina State Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 6<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nAll-North Carolina Invitational (10\/3-4), first place
\nW vs. Georgia (10\/18), 155-143
\nW at Georgia Tech (10\/25), 161-122
\nW vs. Florida State (at Georgia Tech) (10\/25), 173-115
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nW at Virginia (11\/15), 181-112
\nNike Cup (11\/20-22), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

Despite a win at the Nike Cup and a victory against in-state rival Virginia, the Wolfpack dropped from sixth to 10th.<\/p>\n

11. Alabama (2-2, 1-2 SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"11-01-14<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Kelly Price\/Alabama Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 15<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Delta State (9\/12), 199-98
\nL at Georgia (10\/10), 164-128
\nW vs. LSU (11\/1), 220-80
\nL vs. Auburn (11\/1), 167-133
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nVirginia Tech Invitational (11\/20-22)<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> January 9 at Texas A&M<\/p>\n

Alabama had some strong performances at the Virginia Tech Invitational, and moved up a few spots from 15th to 11th.<\/p>\n

12. Georgia (5-1, 2-0 SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 4<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Alabama (10\/10), 164-128
\nW at North Carolina (10\/17), 155-145
\nL at NC State (10\/18), 155-143
\nW at Florida (10\/31), 174.5-122.5
\nW at Georgia Tech (11\/7), 182-116
\nW vs. Savannah College of Art and Design (at Georgia Tech) (11\/7), 237-55
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 5-7 at Georgia Invite<\/p>\n

Georgia fell from fourth all the way to 12th overall while being idle since the last vote. \u00a0This time of the year tends to be when you see a lot of movement with teams having different competition schedules.<\/p>\n

T13. Indiana (4-2, 0-1 Big Ten)<\/h2>\n
\"Knoxville,<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Matthew DeMaria\/Tennessee Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 8<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Auburn (10\/10), 149-91
\nL at Michigan (10\/24-25), 242.5-110.5
\nL vs. Texas (at Michigan) (10\/24-25), 222-131
\nW vs. Louisville (at Michigan) (10\/24-25), 185.5-166.5
\nW at Tennessee (10\/31), 157-143
\nW vs. Kentucky (at Tennessee) (10\/31), 240-58
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

The Hoosiers, after jumped to eighth with a strong set of meets against Tennessee and Kentucky, tumbled to a tie for 13th due to being idle.<\/p>\n

T13. Tennessee (3-4, 1-1 SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"KNOXVILLE,<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Tia Patron\/Tennessee Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 14<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at UNC-Wilmington (9\/26), 174-117
\nW at Queens (10\/9), 139-65
\nL at North Carolina (10\/10), 170-130
\nW vs. Kentucky (10\/31), 234-64
\nL vs. Indiana (10\/31), 157-143
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nL vs. Auburn (11\/14), 157-143
\nL vs. Louisville (11\/14), 167.5-130.5
\nNike Cup (11\/20-22), first place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 3-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

After a lights out meet at the Nike Cup, Tennessee may have been able to move up higher than a spot, but losses to Auburn and Louisville held them back a bit.<\/p>\n

15. North Carolina (2-2, 1-0 ACC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: North Carolina Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 9<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW vs. Tennessee (10\/10), 170-130
\nL vs. Georgia (10\/17), 155-145
\nW vs. Virginia Tech (10\/25), 182-118
\nL at Louisville (11\/7-8), 220-133
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nNike Cup (11\/20-22), second place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

North Carolina wasn’t able to hold onto its top 10 spots from last time as it fell a bit to 15th in the rankings.<\/p>\n

16. Southern California (4-0, 2-0 Pac 12)<\/h2>\n
\"USc<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 13<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo (10\/17), 152-125
\nW at UC-Santa Barbara (10\/18), 152-107
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Arizona State (11\/14), 165-125
\nW vs. Arizona (11\/15), 182-118<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at Texas Invitational and USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

The Trojans picked up a pair of wins against Arizona State and Arizona since the last poll, but weren’t seen as impressive as those around them in the polls as they dropped from 13th to 16th.<\/p>\n

17. Georgia Tech (5-3, 3-1 ACC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Georgia Tech Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 24<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nL at Penn State (10\/3), 160.5-137.5
\nW at Navy (10\/4), 175.5-122.5
\nW vs. South Carolina (10\/17), 186-114
\nW vs. Pittsburgh (10\/18), 170-125
\nW vs. Florida State (10\/25), 183-116
\nL vs. NC State (10\/25), 161-122
\nL vs. Georgia (11\/7), 182-116
\nW vs. SCAD (11\/7), 240-48
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nGeorgia Tech Invitational (11\/20-22), second place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 3-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

Georgia Tech performed well at home, taking second in the Georgia Tech Invitational. \u00a0With those performances, the panel moved the squad up from 24th to 17th.<\/p>\n

18. South Carolina\u00a0(3-1, 1-0\u00a0SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: South Carolina Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank:\u00a0NR<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW, Kentucky, 92.5-27.5
\nL, Georgia Tech, 186-114
\nW, College of Charleston, 157-135
\nW, East Carolina, 169-104
\nSince last poll:
\n<\/i>3rd, Virginia Tech Invitational<\/p>\n

Next competition: <\/i>January 3, Georgia
\n<\/i><\/p>\n

The Gamecocks moved up to 18th from outside the rankings after a third-place finish at the fast Virginia Tech Invitational.<\/p>\n

T19. Minnesota (2-3, 1-1 Big Ten)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Catherine Ladd<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 21<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Arizona State (10\/4), 181-117
\nL vs. Wisconsin (10\/17), 153.5-146.5
\nW vs. North Dakota (10\/24), 207-89
\nW vs. Iowa (10\/31), 163-137
\nL at Florida (11\/8), 167-125
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nArena Grand Prix-Minneapolis (11\/20-22)<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 5-6 at Jean Freeman Invitational<\/p>\n

The Golden Gophers jumped up a few spots after a strong performance at the Arena Grand Prix in their home pool.<\/p>\n

T19. Auburn (2-1, 2-0 SEC)<\/h2>\n
\"Auburn<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 11<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nL at Indiana (10\/10), 149-91
\nW at Alabama (11\/1), 167-133
\nW vs. LSU (at Alabama) (11\/1), 225-75
\nW at Tennessee (11\/14), 157-143
\nL vs. Louisville (at Tennessee) (11\/14), 171-129
\nSince last poll:<\/em>
\nIdle<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 5-7 at Georgia Invitational<\/p>\n

Auburn suffered a big fall, down to 20th from 11th, but will make up some ground at the Georgia Fall Invitational next week.<\/p>\n

21. Wisconsin (4-2, 2-0 Big Ten)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Wisconsin Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 19<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW at Arizona State (10\/3), 130.5-111.5
\nW at Arizona (10\/4), 170-128
\nW at Minnesota (10\/17), 153.5-146.5
\nL at California (11\/7), 169-116
\nL at Stanford (11\/8), 148-90
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Northwestern (11\/13), 186.5-110.5
\nOhio State Invitational (11\/21-23), second place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 4-6 at Texas Invitational<\/p>\n

Wisconsin dropped a bit from 19th to 21st after a second-place finish at the Ohio State Invitational.<\/p>\n

22. Purdue\u00a0(3-0, 0-0\u00a0Big Ten)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Purdue Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank:\u00a0NR<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\n1st, Indiana Intercollegiates
\nW, Miami (Ohio), 207-92
\nW, Notre Dame, 161-139
\nW, Western Kentucky, 165-132
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nMinnesota Grand Prix
\nOhio State Invitational, Diving<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i>\u00a0January 9-10, Michigan State<\/p>\n

Purdue had a truly awesome set of swims at the Arena Grand Prix in Minnesota, and it showed as voters moved them up to 22nd from outside the rankings.<\/p>\n

23. Princeton (3-1, 2-0 Ivy League)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Princeton Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 22<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nL at Ohio State (11\/7-8), 209-136
\nW vs. Denison (at Ohio State) (11\/7-8), 262-91
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nW vs. Cornell (11\/21), 168-140
\nW vs. Penn (11\/21), 183-117<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> December 3-6 at USA Swimming nationals<\/p>\n

A pair of wins against Cornell and Penn weren’t enough to stop Princeton from dropping a spot in the rankings.<\/p>\n

24. Florida State (1-2, 02- ACC)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Florida State Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank: 20<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nPinch A Penny Invitational (10\/3-5), second place
\nL vs Georgia Tech (10\/25), 183-116
\nL vs. NC State (at Georgia Tech) (10\/25), 173-115
\nW vs. Florida Southern (11\/7), 168-119
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\nGeorgia Tech Invitational (11\/20-22), third place<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i> January 3 vs. Florida<\/p>\n

Florida State’s third-place finish at the Georgia Tech Invitational led to a slight fall from 20th to 24th. \u00a0But, the squad could make a run back up the rankings starting in January.<\/p>\n

25. Air Force\u00a0(7-1)<\/h2>\n
\"Photo<\/a>

Photo Courtesy: Air Force Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Last poll rank:\u00a0NR<\/h2>\n

Results<\/b>
\nW, Colorado Mesa, 302-70
\nL, BYU, 197-177
\nL, Utah, 259-113
\nW, North Dakota, 138-99
\nW, South Dakota, 161-76
\nW, Colorado Mines, 126-101
\nW, Colorado Mesa, 129-109
\nW, Wyoming, 154-146
\nW, Grand Canyon, 161.5-131.5
\nSince last poll:<\/i>
\n4th, Nike Cup<\/p>\n

Next competition:<\/i>\u00a0Dec. 29, UCSD, Incarnate Word<\/p>\n

Air Force made a move into the top 25 after having circled around the outskirts throughout the season.<\/p>\n

CSCAA NCAA Division I Men\u2019s Swimming and Diving Ranking as of November 25, 2014<\/strong>
\n1. Florida
\n2. Stanford
\n3. Missouri
\n4. Ohio State
\n5. Michigan
\n6. California
\n7. Texas
\n8. Louisville
\n9. Virginia Tech
\n10. NC State
\n11. Alabama
\n12. Georgia
\n13. (Tie) Indiana
\n13. (Tie) Tennessee
\n15. North Carolina
\n16. Southern California
\n17. Georgia Tech
\n18. South Carolina
\n19. (Tie) Minnesota
\n19. (Tie) Auburn
\n21. Wisconsin
\n22. Purdue
\n23. Princeton
\n24. Florida State
\n25. Air Force<\/p>\n

Also receiving votes:<\/strong> Denver, Harvard, LSU, Michigan State, Penn State, Utah<\/p>\n

CSCAA NCAA Men\u2019s Division I Swimming and Diving Team Poll Committee<\/strong>
\nChair: Bill Roberts, United States Naval Academy; Chad Craddock, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Braden Holloway\/Gary Taylor, North Carolina State University; Jeff Commings, Swimming World Magazine; McGee Moody, University of South Carolina; Vic Riggs, West Virginia University; Dan Ross, Purdue University; Brian Schrader, University of Denver; Dorsey Tierney-Walker, Arizona State University<\/p>\n

More CSCAA college rankings:<\/span><\/p>\n